August 6, 2012

How Hierarchies Are Putting the Church Out of Business

Hierarchies start with the best of intentions. Centralize authority to ensure quality and efficiency. Call it leadership. Pool resources for cost effectiveness. Call it stewardship. This […]
August 3, 2012

Making Choices in the Church

There is new jargon in the world of parenting. When our children stray from the path we would hope they follow, we scold them for “making […]
August 2, 2012

Social Statements As Ritual

In a previous post, we noted how the Church, when struggling, turns to adjusting a rite or ritual to create an illusion of accomplishment. The Evangelical […]
July 31, 2012

How Changing Rituals Often Substitutes for Progress

When churches are really struggling, leaders need to do something. Leaders are faced with choices. Some choices will be hard work. Some choices will be expensive […]
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