In the newest book by Ken Blanchard and a team of colleagues—Who Killed Change—is the following quote concerning the commitment of a congregation to change. I love it! Perhaps you will too.
“The congregation—made up of leaders and mangers—comes every Sunday. They smile, nod, shake my hand and then go out and behave any way they want Monday through Saturday. Academically, they understand that people are much more likely to buy in to a Change when they are involved in the planning and have an opportunity to influence decisions. The leaders and managers are just not, may I say, committed to consistently applying the knowledge.” [18]
How is that like what goes on in your congregation?
