"Design used to be done by specialists for users. From now on, in a growing number of fields, design will be done with users and by them." In this context the designer (church leader) is becoming the facilitator, the enabler, rather than the source and force behind programs, growth, planning etc.
Leadbeater explains very clearly the power of the Web 2.0 paradigm.
This is a must hear/view presentation.
This is a must hear/view presentation.
The bottomline - most of our innovation will come outside our walls.
Perhaps
this is exactly what Einstein had in mind when he said; "We can't solve
problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created
them."
Many churches are caught in the unsustainable treadmill of having a small core group develop, run and provide the energy behind their churches. We've ended up with highly talented leadership corps but a very weak congregation.
The current attraction model does its job well - it attracts. This video may provide another take on an alternative means that leads to healthy growth.
Many churches are caught in the unsustainable treadmill of having a small core group develop, run and provide the energy behind their churches. We've ended up with highly talented leadership corps but a very weak congregation.
The current attraction model does its job well - it attracts. This video may provide another take on an alternative means that leads to healthy growth.
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