Experience the Problem Experience the problem Grand Entrances Are Rarely Effective Listening & Learning Are Always Effective “Now while Paul was waiting.

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Experience the Problem

Experience the problem Grand Entrances Are Rarely Effective Listening & Learning Are Always Effective “Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him as he was observing the city full of idols. So he was reasoning in the synagogue … and in the market place every day.”- Acts 17:16

Partner in the solution Identify as a “We” in the Problem “For I know the plans that I have for you … plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.”- Jeremiah 29:11

Partner in the solution Identify as a “We” in the Problem “Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare … For I know the plans that I have for you … plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.”- Jeremiah 29:7, 11

Partner in the solution Identify as a “We” in the Problem Identify as a “We” in the Plan

“Giving to those in need what they could be gaining from their own initiative may well be the kindest way to destroy people.”

application 1.Are You First Listening & Learning? 2.Whose Welfare Are You Most Concerned For? 3.Is Your Plan “For Them” or “With Them”? 4.Final Week of April: Bring people together to Build Community