SEEK THE DEEP - TEAMWORKMost psychologists and other relationship experts will tell you there are at least 5 levels of verbal interaction:
Level 1: Entering the serf
- exchanging routine information
Level 2: Moving beyond the beach
- discussing events in other's lives
Level 3: Diving under the waves
- offering opinions and ideas
Level 4: Swimming down to the depths
- sharing feelings and needs
Level 5: Reaching the rock-solid floor
- risking complete transparency
What level are we at?
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).
* taken from: Craig Jutila, "Leadership Essentials For Children's Ministry" Group Publishing Inc. Loveland, CO. 2002.