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Can You Mentor People Who Don't Like You?

At the very least, you can make a strong effort.
Gary D. Preston

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Can You Mentor People Who Don't Like You?
Church leaders need to maintain healthy relationships with all the people in the church, even those with whom that is difficult.
Rate how well you do the following five things to see how you're doing with mentoring people who may not like you.
1
I make a point to seek out a difficult person and spend a few moments talking with them, just to build a bridge between us.

2
I invite discussion about sensitive subjects, letting a person know that we can talk about subjects of conflict without threatening our relationship.

3
I keep private battles private, and don't take them public.

4
I practice acts of kindness toward a difficult person to help build a bridge between us.

5
I recognize that the best efforts may fall short because not everyone will want to live at peace with me.

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