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Old 05-31-2008, 03:02 PM
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Re: How to deal with a difficult music director?

My Pastor very RARELY let's someone "step down".

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You may want to simply step down. I think, from experience, that when dealing with music you are dealing with ego's. Not something you should have in church but it happens.
Simply advise them that due to time constraints you will not be able to continue participating in praise team, choir, whatever it is.
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Old 05-31-2008, 03:12 PM
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My Pastor very RARELY let's someone "step down".
your pastor has no right to force anyone to stay in a position.
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My Pastor very RARELY let's someone "step down".
Wow! Your pastor exercises a lot of control!
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Wow! Your pastor exercises a lot of control!
Sounds to me like it is called absolute control.
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My Pastor very RARELY let's someone "step down".
Um, Renee, what do you mean by "let's"?

You say, "I will no longer be able to participate in the music department." Firmly and with a pleasant smile.
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That would be followed with an hour or two of why and how can we work this out, you need to be involved etc.

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Um, Renee, what do you mean by "let's"?

You say, "I will no longer be able to participate in the music department." Firmly and with a pleasant smile.
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That would be followed with an hour or two of why and how can we work this out, you need to be involved etc.
And you say at this point in time I just need to have more time for my family. I have looked everything over and this is the area I am able to let go of right now.
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That would be followed with an hour or two of why and how can we work this out, you need to be involved etc.
Purposely call the meeting when you have an important doctor's appointment or something like that 30 minutes later!
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