I have chosen a previous pastor where I used to attend church in Jacksonville, FL. My husband and I were there for only three years because of military obligations. He was a competent communicator within the context of his church. As a younger person at that time, attending that church changed my life. His messages resonated with me throughout the week (not just on Sundays) and made me want to be a better person. Whenever I was faced with difficult situations with people at work or while I was out and about, I would speak to them with respect even when "going off" on them would have been warranted. I have become an honest person, good wife and mother, and someone with great character who genuinely cares about well being of everyone around me. Of course I still have things to work through, but he is one of the people who definitely helped to shape me into the person I am today.
I would say that he is an effective communicator because his messages stay with you longer than one day. When a person has the ability to really make you look into yourself and become constantly aware of your behaviors, I would say they are effective. I would love to model some of my communication behaviors after him because that would make me an effective early childhood educator. If I can have a positive impact on at least half of the children that comes into my path, I will be a happy person.
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Hi Cheryl,
I think you are well on your way to becoming the competent communicator you hope to be. With the knowledge gained from this class and other's to emulate, like your pastor, you will gained the tools needed for effective communication. Good luck with the class.
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