Staff Retreat: Brutal Honesty

The staff of Grace Church had a quick 24 hour retreat together. It was a great time together and yet I’ve never returned from one of these more emotionally drained. We spent the time answering these questions and helping each other answering them honestly:

1) How is the way that I am doing the work of God affecting the work of God in me?

2) What is the singular way that I add value to this team?

3) What is it about my leadership, that if I keep doing, will hold the church back?

4) Who are the people you need to surround yourself with?

5) After all the denial, what am I doing that is no longer working?

Like I said, this retreat was emotionally draining. But it was great to do this experience with people who already know my faults and love me any how. As we continue to grow numerically as a church, our staff is going to need to continue to grow in our capacity to be honest with each other and to show grace.

I love the people I work with.