Zac's Top Ten
Staff Training
I have always hated top ten lists because it limits you to a fixed number of things you must come up with; while my brain is constantly thinking of more things to add to the list.
1. Values vs. Morals: We all have this basic perception of what our values are and what our morals are; both of which are initially driven by our environment, parents, grandparents, guardians, brothers, sisters, etc… until we finally look inside ourselves to find out what we truly value in life. As I see it morals are what your community and the greater culture’s morals in general are, but values are ideas, principles, characteristics that you yourself hold to the highest standard.
2. Quiet Time: As the week progressed and we conducted many reflecting or processing information activities I began to fully understand and realize the importance of silent time with God. I use to have the perception that quiet time was time I took out of the day to commune with God, whether that be reading your bible while listening to some music (preferably in my case classical) or walking around a spiritual labyrinth.
3. Relationships: Relationships are very important to me personally however as the training week progressed I began to truly believe that God has chosen the SEJ Ministries with Young People staff very carefully for the sole purpose of enhancing each others experience through one another.
4. R.E.A.L: Respect, Enthusiasm, Attitude and Leadership; through this acronym we did many activities but the one we grew closer together as a group by understanding each other’s perceptions of others was conducted by voting using fuzzy balls secretly and then afterwards having our instructor Danelle Smith to explain the situation so that we could see where we were at and grow together rather than individually in different directions.
5. Fun: Having fun is an integral part of growing as a group. Through all the activities, devotionals, team building talks, and what not having fun was one of our top priorities so that through all the intense, emotional periods we could lift each other up.
6. Returning: Training really taught me that returning to a position especially at the Lake allows you to lead others through things and set an example for the new group in order to provide the best possible spiritual experiences for our guests.
7. Direction: Without direction our staff could not possibly be as strong and prepared as we are
currently. Direction allows those who orient themselves towards the big picture to see while allowing those who enjoy details to take care of what needs to be done in order to get to the big picture.
8. Goals: While I had known goals are always important to create, maintain, and accomplish placing a spiritual twist on an old skill was nice. I had always known that goals should be effectively stated and taught the S.T.A.R method (Start, Time limited, Assessable, Reach/Reflect). Understanding what drives our innermost goals allowed me to fully understand certain aspects of my goals that I have achieved.
9. Leadership/Following: While driving back from our rafting trip down the Upper Pigeon River, a simple question was asked, "Where do we want to eat dinner?" Due to the fact that we are all strong leaders no definitive answer was made. So looking back on this one simple test that because we were all leaders there was no one there to follow. So in knowing this there are times that we should understand our strengths and weaknesses allowing at our weakest times to follow God.
10. Communication Communication Communication: Just like the old realtor saying "Location, Location, Location" applies just the same to teamwork through communication. Without it the team will become confused, lose their direction, and could ultimately fall apart. With good communication teams function like well oiled machines and can accomplish just about any task that is thrown at them.
I have always hated top ten lists because it limits you to a fixed number of things you must come up with; while my brain is constantly thinking of more things to add to the list.
1. Values vs. Morals: We all have this basic perception of what our values are and what our morals are; both of which are initially driven by our environment, parents, grandparents, guardians, brothers, sisters, etc… until we finally look inside ourselves to find out what we truly value in life. As I see it morals are what your community and the greater culture’s morals in general are, but values are ideas, principles, characteristics that you yourself hold to the highest standard.
2. Quiet Time: As the week progressed and we conducted many reflecting or processing information activities I began to fully understand and realize the importance of silent time with God. I use to have the perception that quiet time was time I took out of the day to commune with God, whether that be reading your bible while listening to some music (preferably in my case classical) or walking around a spiritual labyrinth.
3. Relationships: Relationships are very important to me personally however as the training week progressed I began to truly believe that God has chosen the SEJ Ministries with Young People staff very carefully for the sole purpose of enhancing each others experience through one another.
4. R.E.A.L: Respect, Enthusiasm, Attitude and Leadership; through this acronym we did many activities but the one we grew closer together as a group by understanding each other’s perceptions of others was conducted by voting using fuzzy balls secretly and then afterwards having our instructor Danelle Smith to explain the situation so that we could see where we were at and grow together rather than individually in different directions.
5. Fun: Having fun is an integral part of growing as a group. Through all the activities, devotionals, team building talks, and what not having fun was one of our top priorities so that through all the intense, emotional periods we could lift each other up.
6. Returning: Training really taught me that returning to a position especially at the Lake allows you to lead others through things and set an example for the new group in order to provide the best possible spiritual experiences for our guests.
7. Direction: Without direction our staff could not possibly be as strong and prepared as we are
currently. Direction allows those who orient themselves towards the big picture to see while allowing those who enjoy details to take care of what needs to be done in order to get to the big picture.
8. Goals: While I had known goals are always important to create, maintain, and accomplish placing a spiritual twist on an old skill was nice. I had always known that goals should be effectively stated and taught the S.T.A.R method (Start, Time limited, Assessable, Reach/Reflect). Understanding what drives our innermost goals allowed me to fully understand certain aspects of my goals that I have achieved.
9. Leadership/Following: While driving back from our rafting trip down the Upper Pigeon River, a simple question was asked, "Where do we want to eat dinner?" Due to the fact that we are all strong leaders no definitive answer was made. So looking back on this one simple test that because we were all leaders there was no one there to follow. So in knowing this there are times that we should understand our strengths and weaknesses allowing at our weakest times to follow God.
10. Communication Communication Communication: Just like the old realtor saying "Location, Location, Location" applies just the same to teamwork through communication. Without it the team will become confused, lose their direction, and could ultimately fall apart. With good communication teams function like well oiled machines and can accomplish just about any task that is thrown at them.
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