Thursday Report #5 People-Campus vs. Church

There are 3 main differences between "getting along with people" at college compared to "getting along with people" in a church situation in your future.

1. The first major difference I see is that when you get to know someone in college you are usually on an "equal playing field." Meaning, in general you are in the same circumstances (class, homework, dorm life...etc. When getting to know someone in a church situation your given situation is often different. For example, it may be hard to relate to 65 year old plumber who has 3 daughters, when you are a young 22 year old single youth pastor.

2. Another major difference falls under the category of intentionality. When getting to know someone in college, you don't have to be really intentional in that relationship (say if they are your roommate in college). when getting along with people in your church you MUST be intentional with them. You don't have the convenience of living with them; you must block out time in your schedule to build those relationships.

3. A final difference is the fact that when you a pastor in a church, you are viewed as a leader, so all your relationships with people are in the context of you being a leader. This is different from college in the fact that-for the most part- college students are equal in the leadership.