tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689838439428844486.post283108328359437207..comments2024-03-15T20:15:34.428+13:00Comments on ξενος: Subversive Management Theories for the Church?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689838439428844486.post-34538440412262437612008-12-16T17:57:00.000+13:002008-12-16T17:57:00.000+13:00Great ideas about churches working together/co-ord...Great ideas about churches working together/co-ordinating efforts. But how is it implemented in reality? I believe many churches and church leaders within local areas meet together, but then seem to continue either competing against each other or missing 'niches for business development.' So the real question is, "how do we co-ordinate services/missions, etc?"<BR/><BR/>Much of the problems can be seen in the following example: I recall one church I went to had a small youthgroup which was struggling somewhat. A nearby church had a larger youthgroup which seemed to be running well? I suggested we join up with them, but was told many of the congregation "didn't want to lose the young people." The same can easily be said for other ministries: we don't want to lose our share of the market, even if it means "our share" (the souls being saved and discipled) are actually receiving better service.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm. I think I've just created more problems than given answers. Oh well, Jon, I'll leave that all for you to solve.<BR/><BR/>Zarpov.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353743608393648889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689838439428844486.post-49452709193888381062008-12-02T21:36:00.000+13:002008-12-02T21:36:00.000+13:00For more on Gary Hamel's management theories, and ...For more on Gary Hamel's management theories, and those of other leading management thinkers, check out www.managementlab.org - it's basically a community of interest of those interested in revolutionary management ideas.<BR/><BR/>As Paul states in Romans 12, there are many different gifts and all are needed in the body of Christ. I don't think that people have to be identified as a such-and-such, but rather people living the way God made them.David and Jane Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00488568428274168072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689838439428844486.post-11928839153518376952008-12-01T09:01:00.000+13:002008-12-01T09:01:00.000+13:00I think that's a good idea Jon! Surely a communit...I think that's a good idea Jon! Surely a community with churches that worked together would be much stronger. If new people could go to a church and know that there were links to other churches/groups with similar visions and passions, there'd be less people drifting from churches and more staying. But I do think churches need a leader... by that I don't mean someone who stands on high and dictates to others, but someone who can listen to his/her congregation and truly be a part of it, whilst still helping to lead the church forward. <BR/><BR/>Look now you made me think and that's dangerous lol<BR/><BR/>Faye xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com