The Small Church Ministry Podcast 079: Why Empathy Might Be The Missing Factor In Your Volunteer Equation | Becoming Series Part 3
When it comes to working with volunteers, building great connections can make the difference between long-term frustration and a loyal, committed team.
Too often, churches jump right into sign-up sheets instead of building meaningful relationships.
Looking at the life of Jesus, it’s hard to miss the amazing way He connected with people - all people. He connected with the prostitute, tax collectors, and pharisee alike.
Becoming more like Jesus in this area is a critical element in better team-building, and empathy is at the foundation.
Listen in for …
- Empathy defined and why it’s essential in a healthy volunteer culture
- How not experiencing empathy limits our own capacity for relational connection
- 5 specific responses to avoid if you want to build relationships like Jesus
- 5 empathetic responses to try for deeper connections & real care
*These 5 Sympathetic Responses & 5 Empathetic Responses above were found in an online article called Emotional Intelligence101: Empathetic Responses by Shawn Chang. November 7, 2022, found on The University of British Columbia website. Check it out for further reading: https://students.ubc.ca/ubclife/emotional-intelligence-101-empathetic-responses
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