by Eddie Pipkin
Last week I wrote about the collision of different schedules and lifestyle logistics when people in the same household are visiting together over the holidays. I made the argument that, rather than tension and drama resulting from the intersection of those differences, a beautiful synthesis of complementary rhythms can result in people making some unexpectedly beautiful music together. We focused on families and friends appreciating and indulging one another’s idiosyncrasies as a way to promote harmony and togetherness, but what’s good for interpersonal relationships can be good for organizations, too! This week we’ll look at how the same principles can apply to professional application and volunteer coordination, setting the stage for metronomic ministry magic!
Within ministry settings, there are large and small teams, and the talented people who make up those teams have different rhythms and work styles. Figuring out how to integrate those variations in pace and approach can be the