Members aren’t customers
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Many organizations struggle with members confusing their role in the organization: wanting to be the people the organization serves.
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Many organizations struggle with members confusing their role in the organization: wanting to be the people the organization serves.
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We have a political problem and a media problem. But at the core of it, we have a perception problem. About what we’re actually hoping for.
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What do we do with our wealth? What obligation do we feel to do something good with it? And what about now?
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Theology has a reputation. It’s confusing, often conflicting, and full of arguments. So what is it actually for?
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I don’t know why it feels like an awesome responsibility. That sharing of a birthday. It’s not like he’s here to steal some cake. To the disconnected from the cosmic togetherness, the idea of sharing a birthday with anyone is meaningless. Coincidences are like that. Life has no meaning. We’re just so reasonable. For those…
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My first manifesto was a simple declaration of faith. My second manifesto came as a way of changing the church. My third manifesto is this website. Today. I rediscovered minimalism a couple of years ago (I even made a Lenten devotional around it). But it was a particular minimalist manifesto which had the most profound impact on…
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So, mission statements aren’t perfect. Like many people, I believe they are kind of overrated. Particularly for churches. Most statements come out like: Love. Serve. Give. Doing our most for those with the least. Sharing the love of Christ given to us without regard for anything we might have done so that others may also…
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Belief Believing “they have always done it” does not make it right. Thinking “they must’ve deserved it” does not mean they did. Fearing for your life does not justify your taking theirs. Holding a weapon doesn’t make you safe. Choosing the easier route for yourself may make it harder for someone else. Supporting only people…