One of the things that we have encountered as we implement some churches is their lack of wanting to change the way they “do church,” yet wanting to experience different results. I participated in a seminar once that characterized such behavior as “insanity” – doing the same thing over and over, yet expecting different results.
During the sales cycle, we will be told about how a church wants to do this and that so that certain results can be achieved. However, when the point of implementation comes around, the fortitude and commitment to change comes up lacking. Yet, the desired results are still sought. How can this be?
If a person wants different results, they need to do different things or do things differently. Technology can be the change agent, but processes need to be evaluated and changed as well. Sometimes mindsets and motivations require changing. And even still, if these cannot be changed with the same people, then the people must be replaced. Perhaps these are hard words for a church to consider, but no less real if different results are desired.
At Fellowship Technologies, we are constantly changing to improve. I believe the really successful organizations are always improving; adapting to new opportunities. How has your church changed in the last year?
Grace to you,
jhook