Kingdom Etiquette

KINGDOM ETIQUETTE

Building solid lasting relationships in Kingdom ministry

Relationships are built on trust, communication, and  respect. Kingdom based relationships are built on both Kingdom assignments and personal fondness. As ministers relate on a personal level there is also the association on a Kingdom level.

How does one strike a balance between the two? 

How does one differentiate between the two?

Both relationships are defined differently and uniquely. 

While Personal relationships are built on similar likeness, tastes and preferences, Kingdom relationships are built on a Kingdom assignment basis. Some relationships are built on both, others are built on one. 

Personal relationships have this in common

Time– some relationships beginning before kingdom assignments and strengthened throughout the years

Personal basis– knowing each other beyond Kingdom assignment

Interests– having the same interests,preferences, and likings

Building boundaries in Kingdom relationships

Boundaries are not to create a barrier or demarcation but to maintain order, protocol, respect, and to protect relationships

As ministers, respect each others assignment. Assignments, gifts, talents and anointings are different. Though diverse each assignment is unique and essential. Do not belittle, disregard or discredit another ministers assignment but rather complement, and  exhort each other.

Visiting Ministers

If you are a visiting minister 

do not solicit contacts from your hosts members and congregants for personal gain. This also includes building a relationship with them outside your hosts knowledge.

Fulfill your assignment to edify the Kingdom and not to win the approval of the members/ congregants. You are not in competition to outdo the host 

Leave when your assignment is over. Extended stay puts pressure on your host, added expenses and demands.

Do not give extra demands but abide by your agreement/contract

Honor the time allocated for ministry, respect the altar and culture of the ministry. Your work is to equip and not to bring down.

Host Minister

As a host minister

Honor your word/ agreement/contract in terms of honorarium, travel, accommodation and  preaching sessions

Book your guest minister in a hotel/ private residence. This gives you both privacy and eliminates the spirit of familiarity.

If you have multiple guests do not give preference to one but treat all with great respect and significance

If your guest is accompanied by a spouse, assistant or a team, show them great hospitality.

If a mutual friend introduced you to your guest speaker, honor that relationship with the mutual friend by maintaining it and not letting this new found relationship take over what you had built

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