{"id":5833,"date":"2019-02-04T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/?p=5833"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T20:51:49","slug":"christ-like-listening-communicates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/christ-like-listening-communicates.htm","title":{"rendered":"Christ-like Listening Communicates"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve already looked how Jesus actively listened<\/a> to those He served. Why? — Because it matters. It was just one more way He showed people God’s heart toward them. He not only communicated with His words but also by listening.<\/p>\n

Because of What Christ-like Listening Communicates, To Listen Matters<\/h2>\n

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When we actively listen as Jesus did, we too will communicate the heart of God who deeply cares about each individual (Lk. 15).<\/p>\n

The following acrostic, using the word LISTEN, helps us better understand what Christ-like listening communicates which is why to listen matters so much.<\/p>\n

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L<\/span> – Love<\/strong><\/p>\n

I<\/span> – Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n

S<\/span> – Sensitivity<\/strong><\/p>\n

T<\/span> – Two-Way Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n

E<\/span> – Empathy<\/strong><\/p>\n

N<\/span> – Nurture<\/strong><\/p>\n

You’ll find this acrostic in the Christ-like Communication Guide for Church Leaders<\/a><\/strong> with a brief explanation of how each word demonstrates that Christ-like listening matters.<\/p>\n

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