Accountability with Self-Awareness
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Becoming self-aware is a journey of a lifetime. This can clearly be seen in the life journey and ministry of the apostle Peter in the Bible. Peter was not self-aware and only became more aware of himself after his fall and failure. This led to his repentance, forgiveness, and conversion. (Luke 22:31-34, John 21:15-19 & Christ Triumphant p. 276.)
Pastors who have an understanding of how they are perceived externally and how they view themselves internally is to have a degree of self-awareness. Having self-awareness and emotional intelligence can actually help pastors align their strengths and development areas toward a much more proficient ministry. It will also help them to be more aware of those they need around them on their ministry teams. A need of growth in the skill of self-awareness can be seen through these attributes.
- Arrogance
- Defensiveness
- Doesn't get any feedback
- Too much success
- Blames others
- Shuts down in the face of criticism
- Spends too much time on reflection before acting
- Sways too much based on feedback
- Unable to learn from mistakes
- Doesn't take the time to reflect on experience
- Too modest
- Too self-critical
Socrates said it long ago, "know thyself." John Erikson, a Canadian psychologist said, "The more you know yourself, the more patience you have for what you see in others." Those who are desirous to be self-aware are inevitably much more teachable and desirous to grow. In the book " FYI For Your Improvement: Competencies Development Guide," by Korn Ferry says, using a combination of feedback and reflection helps to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Let us value self-awareness more by holding each other accountable. 
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Please welcome John Grys as the new NAD Ministerial Associate for Pastoral Development
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 John Grys, ministerial secretary of Illinois Conference, has accepted the invitation to become Associate Ministerial Secretary of the North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dr. Grys will oversee the professional development of the pastors in the NAD. This new position will help complete the picture of a "development architecture for pastors," a longstanding dream of Elder Dan Jackson, president of the NAD. John begins his new responsibilities at NAD Ministerial on April 3, 2016. Read More
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CalledLab - Why you can't afford to miss.
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This month's CalledLab Tuesday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. e.s.t. will feature:
 Hyveth Williams, Homiletics seminary professor at the Andrews University Theological Seminary will address why preaching the Word is an essential part of pastoring.
 Brenda Billingy will share details of this year's women clergy conference.
 John Grys will share his dreams for pastoral professional development.
Ivan Williams will emphasize the importance of self awareness and emotional intelligence.
 We will share an update on the policy book revision process
No CalledLab in April due to our Ministerial Directors Training in Berrien Springs, MI.
Next CalledLab will take place on May 17 at 1:30pm:
Mic Thurber will share ministerial director news from the Mid-America Union. He will also have a few of his team members share.
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MARCH
Mar. 15 - CalledLab Division-wide ministerial director's meeting 1:30 p.m. e.s.t.
APRIL
April 16 & 17 Hope and Compassion Weekend
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