Words can be very powerful.
Sometimes we forget this and can be very flippant and unintentional with our words. We are unconcerned with what we are communicating and have the power to hurt others.
Some times we wield this power well as we use words thoughtfully and intentionally to encourage, love and support others.
There are also times when we are too intentional with our words... because we are so set on communicating just the right thing. We can spend hours working through the precise wording of a phrase because we want it to succinctly communicate everything we want to say in exactly the right way.
That being true, tell me what you think the difference is between these two widely used phrases in describing our college ministry communities:
A Student-Centered Christian Communityand
A Christ-Centered Student Community
Do these two phrases communicate the same message? If not, what do you think the difference is between the two?
What message do you want to communicate to students, student leaders, parents and supporters?
I'd love to hear what you think!
Please share your thoughts in the comment section and check back tomorrow for part two.
