{"id":383,"date":"2022-04-14T14:47:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T18:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.churchstaffing.com\/articles-tips\/?p=383"},"modified":"2022-12-10T18:33:41","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T23:33:41","slug":"how-to-address-a-moral-failing-within-your-ministry-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.churchstaffing.com\/articles-tips\/2022\/04\/14\/how-to-address-a-moral-failing-within-your-ministry-team\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Address a Moral Failing within Your Ministry Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scandal. Church collapse. Broken trust. Tragedy. Betrayal. These are just some of the words that come to mind when we think about a moral failing in a ministry team. Unfortunately, this is far more common than any of us would like it to be. For those of us who have experienced this in any capacity, we know that the questions \u201cWhy?\u201d and \u201cHow?\u201d certainly come to mind. It\u2019s never an easy path to walk with someone, especially someone from your own team. We are offering 7 things that you can do when you find yourself having to address a moral failing on your ministry team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Have a pre-set plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No one wants to plan for this. Honestly, most of us would love for it to just never happen. The truth is, however, that it can happen with anyone at any time. No matter how fantastic of a leader you may have on your team, we are all first human and susceptible to sin. So, one of the first lines of defense for dealing with a moral failing in your ministry team is to have a plan ahead of time. Create a strategy for how these things will be handled. Then, no matter what happens, you already know how to deal with it when you aren\u2019t in the thick of the emotional pull. When handling moral failings with someone you know, love, and have trusted, it can be easy to let your relationship blind your vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, your team needs to know this plan. This helps them know what will happen if they ever find themselves in this position. In addition, it helps the team know what to do if they ever experience this with their leader specifically and need to step in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Seek the truth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to look for the truth. Often, out of shame, people will only admit to what they have to. So, it\u2019s important that you look for the full picture instead of just taking them at their word. This will help you and your team to act accordingly and not be blindsided by more later on. Lastly, the complete truth is the only way that the person involved can actually find full freedom. Jesus tells us in John 8:32<\/a>, \u201c…the truth will set you free.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Get outside help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If someone on your team has had a moral failing, find a trusted outside person or leader to help you see the full picture. When you involve someone who is disconnected from the impacted sphere, they\u2019ll be able to offer a more objective view that isn\u2019t tangled in emotions or personal feelings. It\u2019s easy to have blind spots in these situations, so getting perspective from an outside voice will help expose those.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Operate in grace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember that God\u2019s heart towards all of us is restoration and healing. Our hearts towards others should always be the same. This particular failing isn\u2019t indicative of a person\u2019s entire life, but it is representative of this specific moment in time. Offer the individual resources and support to help them get the necessary help they need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Assess what steps to take<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each situation of this nature is different. Therefore, you have to ask a few questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n