Leadership Formation for Mission

Where are we?

When Did the Rules Change?

“... A GREAT

UNRAVELLING...”

Chris Hedges, Empire of Illusion

Early morning of new day

Church QuestionsMisdirect

1.HOW to get people into

church?

2. How to meet people’s needs?

3.HOW to HELP people?

Different Questions

What is God up to in our neighbourhood

How do we join in?

CULTURE

ORGANIZATIONAL

STRUCTURES

ROLES

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Denominational systems:more than organizations & institutions

CultureThat assemblage of symbols, metaphors, stories, images,

traditions, rituals, forming the habits & practices of a group of

over time.

Denominational systems:more than organizations & institutions

CultureExamples....

Leadership Formation for mission

Cultures create structures & institutions that embody their commitments, values, habits and practices.

Initially, the structures & institutions are developed then they become the culture itself. (First we create the tools then they create us)

leadership formation for mission

Structures & institutions create roles within which people work to reproduce the culture’s commitments, values and practices.

These roles become ends in themselves - they become the culture. (First we create the tools then they create us)