Good Communication Practices

Many people think that they are already good communicators.  If they are married, asked the other person in that marriage for their perspective.  When I conduct a verbal de-escalation training it is always encouraging to hear from people who say that they have forgotten how to communicate well in their own families let alone in ministry.  Nearly every law enforcement officer that I know or have an opportunity to talk with around the country, agree that having good verbal skills is key to the job that they do.  They also believe that it is the foundational piece for ministries in the church.  This goes beyond the safety and security ministry and impacts every ministry in the church.  Being able to communicate well with everyone that comes through the doors of our church creates a welcoming environment and can set the tone as they head in to worship. 

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