communication

A word on the importance of Communication

Dr. Diane on an important message on Communication ...

February 2009

Then I figured that communication could be addressed to a non-Christian audience that Christians could understand just as well, but not the other way around.

So I wrote my book from that stand-point, speaking to both audiences without a lot of spiritual references. But many of the examples were taken from actual situations in a Church setting as well as in business.

Since the 300-page "Contextual Communication, Organization and Training" work was written, I have not stopped to continue to compile and add notes for a "revised" or a "part 2" edition, depending on how much new material I'll end up with.

There isn't a day that goes by in which we do not face communication. It dawned on me the other day that communication is everything: communication with ourselves, with our close relationships, with our distant relationships, with our peers, with our jobs, with everyone at all levels of our personal lives and society, with God -- day in and day out ! Life is all communication.

Yet, why is it that we have such a hard time communicating?

Most problems at work or within families are communication problems. There's a complete breakdown. Even in Church. I was reading an article in "Christianity.ca", a ministry of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, where the author was speaking about communication disconnecting between some churches and their members. These are usually caused by different expectations by the two parties.

In his book "The Purpose Driven Church", Rick Warren, author of the best seller book "The Purpose Driven Life" , says that in any given community there are about sixty-five percent of the population who is unchurched. He proceeds to talk about how to invite people in the process of planting a new church. It begins by "communicating" what you offer. Then those who are interested come. But if communication breaks down, for whatever reason, they will stop coming.

What are people looking for in a Church?

Well, I have placed a survey on the web site which I hope people will fill in. From this, I will write a report and put it up on the site to help us understand at least some of the thinking behind it.

There are many expectations. Unfortunately. And often, sad to say, members come to a Church wanting to be ministed to instead of wanting to minister to others. Paul talks about new Christians drinking milk at the beginning. But there comes a timne when Christoans begain to eat meat. And then they are expected to begin to minister to others.

One of the biggest communication break down that I have seen in churches is that of the leadership not recognizing the talents in the church. Studies have shown that in churches there are at least 1 out of 100 who are ready, capable leaders (and I say in many cases the ratio is higher). However, they are left sitting in the pews without recognition or encouragement. I have an article on this from the business point of view which is the same applied to the church. Please read it at this link: Talent recognition

Jesus was a great communicator. People said of Him "Never have I heard anyone speak this way". He spoke with authority and truth. However He still ran into communication break-downs too -- with those who did not want to receive from Him.

One key element of communication is that it is a two-way street. If you communicate alone, no matter how well intentioned you are, there will still be communication break-downs.

Wouldn't it be nice if everyone communicated righteously and not selfishly ! Wouldn't it be a wonder world ! As you browse through this web site, may the Lord bless you with His Word...

Dr. Diane

P.S.:Please pray for this ministry that the Lord will place it on the hearts of people to send in a donation to help cover the expenses and the growth and vision of this ministry.

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