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Every interaction you have with other people involves communication, regardless of whether you are consciously aware of what you're communicating. Paul preached the Gospel to the Thessalonians "in word...in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction" (1 Thess. 1:5). Similarly, you should understand how people communicate and the effect of your words and gestures in communication. This will help you talk with and care for others most effectively.
Motivation Behind Communication
Motivation Behind Communication
If you give someone the best plumbing tools, does that mean he will be a renown plumber? Certainly not. In fact, there's no guarantee he will even use the tools to fix sinks! Understanding the motivation behind a Christian's communication is necessary to know how to use these tools to be a more effective servant in God's kingdom.
Document updated: October 24, 2010
Developing Dialogue
Developing Dialogue
Especially for men, developing friendly and encouraging dialogue is a challenge. While the most helpful insight would be feedback from an experienced communicator or your friends and family, this handout addresses several foundational principles.
Document updated: October 24, 2010
Expressing Empathy
Expressing Empathy
Has anyone told you, "You're not listening to me!" even though you were? Much of a Christian's ministry involves a caring heart and a listening ear, but it's hard to demonstrate those to your listener. Empathizing with others is sharing an intellectual understanding of their feelings. This handout explains the concept and practice, giving examples of what it sounds like in conversation.
Document updated: October 24, 2010
What You Say and How You Say It
What You Say and How You Say It
Non-verbal communication is equally, if not more, important than verbal communication. Unfortunately, most people are simply ignorant of what they are communicating through their facial expressions, bodily gestures, tone inflections, and more. This handout explains how most people perceive certain aspects of communication. Of course, there are people who do not regard communication in this way. In that case, you need to observe and evaluate how they perceive your communication and adjust accordingly.
Document updated: October 24, 2010
Maturely Seeking Advice
Maturely Seeking Advice
After listening to someone's issue or concern, a counselor or advisor would often be confused about your exact question or situation. As a result, their advice is not the best for you at the suited time, even if it might be good for someone else. If you apply the several principles outlined in this handout, you will eliminate much of this confusion and save time.
Document updated: October 24, 2010
Survey Results from GOC Women
Survey Results from GOC Women
Since effective communication largely depends on the perceptions of your listeners, understanding them will help you tremendously in communicating better. In 2010, a survey was given to women in GOC, a Christian college ministry consisting primarily of Asians at that time. These results give insight on a particular audience and can be adapted appropriately to your context.
Document updated: October 24, 2010
Notes from GOC Women (2010)
Notes from GOC Women (2010)
As a result of the survey mentioned above, many women in GOC provided feedback to encourage and exhort primarily the men in GOC. This compilation of quotes serves as further insight into not only what men communicate, but also what women are looking for in godly men. The comments range from addressing communication issues to the use of humor to awkward DTRs.
Document updated: October 24, 2010
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