Mr. Nibbelink continued that the idea of genuine partnership between laity and clergy offers the church a significant opportunity to succeed in ministry. Each person must give credit to the training and experience of his or her partner, stand up for and trust his or her partner, even in disagreement. We can walk hand in hand in God's service without seeing eye to eye on everything. Being a responsible partner not only requires personal commitment to gaining skills and fulfilling tasks, Mr. Nibbelink said. Mr. Nibbelink acknowledged that all people tend to fear taking chances.
Risk involves a willingness to fail.
Good risk-takers know that failure is only permanent if we let it be. As you honor your partner, you honor God. Feel free to comment on this article or sign our guest book.