Episode 3.24: The five elements new research identified in effective relational ministry

Most adults who are trying to pour into young people do it in one of two ways: Expertise or relationships. That means you either are giving them advice and teaching them as an expert or experienced person in a certain field (sports, medicine, prayer, cooking, car care). Or you are just hanging out with them to build the friendship and be a part of their life. But the five elements are opportunities to build what the study from Springtide Research calls Relational Authority: (1) Listening, (2) Transparency, (3) Integrity, (4) Care, and (5) Expertise.