What do you do when you need to say what you think or set a boundary?
4 replies on “Six ways to practice defining yourself at church“
Rev Jim Hinds
The defining of boundaries is not to just keep others away, it reminds us of what is truly important (to us and ministry), it presents ways for others to also define themselves.
Paul — well, it’s true that defining yourself can get you in trouble. I wonder if thinking of it as “practice” could make it a little lighter. Like running scales.
Rev Jim Hinds
The defining of boundaries is not to just keep others away, it reminds us of what is truly important (to us and ministry), it presents ways for others to also define themselves.
Margaret Marcuson
Thanks, Jim. You’re right. To have the impact you describe, it’s important to do it in a way that is not too serious and rigid. It’s a tricky balance.
Paul Brassey
I get in trouble.
Margaret Marcuson
Paul — well, it’s true that defining yourself can get you in trouble. I wonder if thinking of it as “practice” could make it a little lighter. Like running scales.