A church leader who desires to bring about change in his congregation could learn from past experience. Here are some suggestions.
Think of a major change of attitude, or an emerging value, that has been embraced by the people you lead. Ask questions like these to learn about change in your context:
- What expressions of graciousness were evident? By what individuals or groups?
- What role did the preaching play?
- What did the formal leaders supply?
- What did the non-formal but recognized leaders supply? Who were they?
- How was perseverance evidenced? What enabled the congregation to persevere through difficult changes?
- Were any structures changed? How?
- What communications were helpful?
- How was strategic planning or restating the vision involved?
- How (and who) did leaders first need to change? What prompted change in the leaders?
- What precipitated the need for change?
- How did the congregation first respond?
