{"id":4934,"date":"2018-01-29T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/?p=4934"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:28:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:28:26","slug":"confidence-in-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/confidence-in-communication.htm","title":{"rendered":"Confidence in Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let’s be real. Sometimes it’s difficult getting through to people. We want to be disciplemaking leaders<\/a> but it can be a struggle.<\/p>\n

The problem may reside with the people we serve. Perhaps they have hardened hearts. They may be enslaved to addictions or faulty belief systems. They may be spiritually immature or biblically illiterate. But, it could simply be an issue of readiness.<\/p>\n

The problem may lie within ourselves as leaders. We may have timid personalities. We may have a more task-oriented than people-oriented temperament. We may relish being behind-the-scenes rather than upfront in the spotlight. We may not feel qualified. We may find communication challenging for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n

Finding Confidence in Communication<\/h2>\n

If we are going to rise above our personal insecurities or the obstacles and walls others have built in their lives, we need to find confidence in something, or should we say, Someone, greater than ourselves.<\/p>\n

After commissioning His followers to make disciples, Jesus said, “surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matt. 28:18-20). Jesus’ presence provides the needed confidence in communication.<\/p>\n

\"Confidence<\/p>\n

Jesus, the One with all authority, all wisdom, and all power, is with us ALWAYS. Therein comes the confidence we need no matter how difficult it may seem. We are not alone. It’s not up to us!<\/p>\n

In addition to what you read on this page, the Steering the Church Toward Discipleship Leadership Guide<\/strong><\/a> gives a brief break down of the phrases of Jesus’ promise in the Great Commission.<\/p>\n

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