Do what I learned part 2

Week 2

Networking

"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

...Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor". (Rom 12:1,7 NIV)

We need to remember that this is their community.

God has placed them in authority, they have deeply invested themselves in it and they deserve your respect. When we respect and give respect to community leaders it will go well for years to come.

Too many church planters enter a community like an 'invader" coming to conquer. But every community has its own expectations to those new to their community, especially those who are going to start a business or a Godly community. The only way we will discover those expectations is by respectively interacting with its leaders and long-term residents.

Ten rules for networking
1. Trust in God's provision.
1.1 Treat your area as a garden to be cultivated by prayer and hard work
2. Take the posture of a servant
3.Ben an effective listener
4.Be an initiator
5. Make a memorable first impression
6.Take every referral seriously
7.Try something new
8. Develop partnership
9. Keep accurate records
10. Always follow up


Actions steps;
1. Join one club -International Toaster masters (standandspeak.info)
2. Visit Chamber of commerce
3. Visit city hall
4. Talk to the president of the University