Gil Rendle of the Alban Institute describes the system perspective on change in congregations.
Sometimes problem solving is the best way to deal with an issue, but it should not be the only tool we have. There's an old saying: "If all I have is a hammer, everything else looks like a nail." We need other tools for addressing challenges in our churches.Maybe instead of trying to solve the problem, we need a different course of action. We need to stop looking at every indication of resistance to change as a problem that needs to be solved. It may instead present an opportunity for deep and rich theological conversation. It can become a time for the entire congregation to grow and learn together through hearing one another. (excerpt)
Congregational Resource Guide Article: Leading a Congregation through Change
Posted on November 19, 2002 05:00 PM