10-20-2015, 03:13 AM
Recently participated in a clergy workshop on imagining ways to lead congregations with more passion and possibility in these challenging times. One of the exercises the group facilitator led was a discussion on what we ourselves are most passionate about. Of course MC riding was on my list! Other participants mentioned things like glass-blowing, beach-walking, pleasure reading, hiking, bicycling, canoeing, etc. The facilitator then had us think out loud about how our passions might connect with our particular ministry settings.
For instance, in my work as an interim pastor (filling in between permanent pastors for a year or so while helping the congregation discern what kind of new pastoral leadership to seek) I must very quickly learn names and connections between people. Then, too, I must quickly assess what are anxieties and unresolved issues congregants are facing that have to do with previous pastoral leadership and/or other road blocks that very well might hamstring their ability to embrace new leadership. In short, as an interim pastor my work involves tuning into what is going on around me by being hyper-focused, finding a workable balance-point for moving forward, and modeling how to be a non-anxious presence in the midst of it all. The facilitator pointed out how these same things - hyper-focus, balance, and staying calm - are all deeply connected to MC riding so that it can be safe, productive, and move things forward in a fun and interesting way.
Just curious what apt analogies might be out there for others as you ponder possible links between your life's work and your passion for MC riding...? Any fun connections that come to mind? Bring 'em on!
fritz
For instance, in my work as an interim pastor (filling in between permanent pastors for a year or so while helping the congregation discern what kind of new pastoral leadership to seek) I must very quickly learn names and connections between people. Then, too, I must quickly assess what are anxieties and unresolved issues congregants are facing that have to do with previous pastoral leadership and/or other road blocks that very well might hamstring their ability to embrace new leadership. In short, as an interim pastor my work involves tuning into what is going on around me by being hyper-focused, finding a workable balance-point for moving forward, and modeling how to be a non-anxious presence in the midst of it all. The facilitator pointed out how these same things - hyper-focus, balance, and staying calm - are all deeply connected to MC riding so that it can be safe, productive, and move things forward in a fun and interesting way.
Just curious what apt analogies might be out there for others as you ponder possible links between your life's work and your passion for MC riding...? Any fun connections that come to mind? Bring 'em on!
fritz