Morning Motivator – Are you a Teacher or a Preacher?

I find RELIGION and EDUCATION two of the more interesting topics of discussion amongst friends.  Opinions are often POLARIZED, with comments about the "real commitment" of churchgoers and the "value of a good teacher."

While these may be valid DISCUSSIONS, I tend to think that RELIGION and EDUCATION are the same at the core.  I also believe that the SUCCESS of a church is based on the same fundamentals as a CLASSROOM.  It comes down to whether you have a TEACHER or a PREACHER…

What I mean by that is that a TEACHER is someone that inspires learning and effectively ASSISTS people in breaking down misconceptions, difficulties in understanding and allows her "students" to arrive at THEIR conclusions based on their work.  A PREACHER tells you what to believe and dictates to you what you should know, how you should know and not to challenge that knowledge.  They talk AT you…

2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
A great minister, church leader or "preacher" as some may refer to the individual, when good, is a TEACHER at heart.  A bad teacher, administrator or coach, when bad, is a DICTATOR and a PREACHER of THEIR values with the inability to accept others thoughts.

The fact of the matter is this:  You are not going to change someone's mind or belief system by TELLING them they must change.  You cannot TEACH without discussion, disagreement and resolution. 

I love a good church leader like a love a good teacher… and when you are in their PRESENCE – you know it!  So as you go out into your business day, think about how you operate… are you a TEACHER or a PREACHER?

Cheers,
Zach

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