Stuart Murray’s ‘Post-Christendom’ has got me thinking!
I wonder if there is reluctance to change in the church for this reason:
If dramatic change takes place, anyone who is in a position of power or influence in the church (or ‘a’ church) is likely to find themselves on a level with others, without an advantage. They would find themselves beginners again, unfamiliar with their newly deconstructed/reconstructed environment.
Does this mean that such people might resist change? I wonder…
Anonymous said…
good point even the emerging church scene has its “stars” and quite powerful leaders. Although many of those I have heard/met are more questioning of leadership. However is it that people want to be led and the that the whole system means people can stay comfortable, if the leader has a house, vicarage etc or in the emerging church scene an ipod or mac why shouldn’t we.
8:22 AM
Fredrik Wenell said…
I think you have a really good point there. Because you get so addicted to power. Thats the huge problem, I think, with management thinking. It fools us to think we can control the outcome. But we can´t (Deus semper major) – “God is always bigger” (how poor language…). The big question is: How can we leed without being in control or to have power? The simple answer is by example…but thats the whole answer I think – what do you say…
11:06 AM
Anonymous said…
sounds like time for Missionary BEC (basic ecclessical communities) in the west
12:13 PM