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Transformation at the National Level. The Multi-Organization Challenge .
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Transformationat theNational Level Church Transformation Network Europe The Multi-Organization Challenge
AGWM DescriptionThe Church Transformation Network brings together the giftings of the missionary family to empower churches on a local and national level to fulfill their biblical mandate. The network is responsible for communicating its work with all other networks and for training others. The network will live out our core values. Transformation Church Transformation Network Europe
AGWM DescriptionThe Church Transformation Network brings together the giftings of the missionary family to empower churches on a local and national level to fulfill their biblical mandate. The network is responsible for communicating its work with all other networks and for training others. The network will live out our core values. Transformation • Dictionary • A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance. Church Transformation Network Europe
AGWM DescriptionThe Church Transformation Network brings together the giftings of the missionary family to empower churches on a local and national level to fulfill their biblical mandate. The network is responsible for communicating its work with all other networks and for training others. The network will live out our core values. Transformation • Dictionary • A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance. • CTNE (Draft) • A continual journey of reviewing, evaluating, and enhancing the processes and procedures of each of the ministry and operational components of the church, and taking timely corrective actions to ensure the organization is fulfilling its Kingdom mission. Church Transformation Network Europe
Transformation Church Transformation Network Europe “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” (George Santayana) “Those who fail to learn from the mistakes of their predecessors are destined to repeat them.” (Sir Winston Churchill)
History Church Transformation Network Europe The Success Story Home Church Plant Grows to Full Church Building Additional Church Plants Central Office HQ Building Create an Accredited Bible College Youth Programs Merge Other Church Networks Independent Churches Join Teen Challenge Support Facilities
Preparing for the Future Church Transformation Network Europe Success by Design vs. Success by Accident
Success by Design or by Accident? Church Transformation Network Europe The Moses Effect All Roads Lead to One Person Funnel – Bottleneck - Hub of the Wheel Assignments on the Fly One Task – Two Owners Orphans Dumping vs. Delegating Poor or No Follow Up Infection Spreads to Other Organizations
Chickens Come Home to Roost Church Transformation Network Europe “You reap what you sow.” (Inspired by Galatians 6:7c)
Chickens Come Home to Roost Church Transformation Network Europe Success to Survival Frustration & Chaos Left Hand / Right Hand No Accountability Falling Through the Cracks Tasks Undone Last Minute Panic Departments Fail Debt Crisis Focus – Self vs. Kingdom
Who Dunnit??? Church Transformation Network Europe
Let’s Ask The Right Question Church Transformation Network Europe WHO is a non-question.
Where Do We Start? Church Transformation Network Europe Leadership is Always Responsible Accountable Takes the Blame
Let’s Ask The Right Question Church Transformation Network Europe WHO is a non-question. What matters is HOW?
How Did it Happen? Church Transformation Network Europe Pastoral Calling – Managerial Job Vision “Yes” – Execution “No” Job Outgrows the Skills Organization’s P&P Don’t Keep Up With Growth
“We Bring God Things to Life” Church Transformation Network Europe Enter CTNE Church Transformation Network Europe
The Happy Ending Give Credit Where Credit Is Due Church Transformation Network Europe
Kudos Church Transformation Network Europe Willingness to Accept Help Secure Enough to Address Change Invited Assistance vs. Resisting Allowed the Skilled to Grow Made Difficult Decisions Maintained His Vision Modified His Style
What Happened Next? Church Transformation Network Europe
Results Church Transformation Network Europe Reorganization New Positions – New Leaders Promotions Renewed Energy & Enthusiasm Realized His Dream The National Church Achieved Transitioned to National Ownership Career Crowning Success
Preparing for the Future Church Transformation Network Europe By Design Or By Accident?
How Do We Begin? Church Transformation Network Europe Trust and Credibility (See us in action) Do You Have it Already? You May Have to Earn it. Demonstrate by Delivering Calming Fears Maturity The Formal Process (Healthy Church)
Make Yourself “Invite-able” Church Transformation Network Europe Good Listener (Two Ears – One Mouth) Experience (Practice What You Preach – Bring in Help) You Don’t Have All The Answers (Don’t Pretend) Know Where and How to Get Answers Work With Them Work For Them Don’t Join the “Blame Game” Become the Vehicle to the Solution
Get The Big Picture Church Transformation Network Europe Leadership & Staff Skills & Talents Past Experience (Ministry, Secular, Both) Prior Training Age Ranges Teachable? (Attitude) Secure?(Fearful?)
Get The Big Picture Church Transformation Network Europe Mission Their View vs. Reality The Culture Congregation Staff Languages
Get The Big Picture Church Transformation Network Europe Leadership Style Dictatorial Crowd Pleaser Pastoral Decision Maker Manages by Fear
Get The Big Picture Church Transformation Network Europe Operations: Jobs & Responsibilities Job Descriptions Job Training Performance Evaluation Owners & Orphans Documented Processes
Get The Big Picture Church Transformation Network Europe Teamwork Cooperative Supportive Tension Distrust Competition
Leadership / Pastor Church Transformation Network Europe Pastoral Passionate: Invites & Welcome Assistance Open to Advice and Recommendations “I Know the Problems – Here’s the Solution” Fearful: What Will You Find? - Embarrassment (Subordinates) Afraid of Losing His Job
Leadership / Pastor Church Transformation Network Europe Pride – I Know All Areas (Control) Unchangeable - Will Not Allow People to Grow - Stagnation People Die in Their Jobs Intolerant of Mistakes No Backup or Alternates Never Lets Them Outside the Doors of Their Own Church
Actions Recommended & Implemented Church Transformation Network Europe Bring Support to Compliment Leadership Style (Pastoral Needs Managerial) Develop Process & Procedures Assign Financial Competence Restructure Organization Reward the Competent Mentor / Move / Remove Non-Productive
Actions Recommended & Implemented Church Transformation Network Europe Redefine Jobs – Empower People Create Job Descriptions Sit in on Leadership Meeting Chair Meetings Interview Pastors, Staff, Members Communicate - Communicate - Communicate
Watch! Church Transformation Network Europe Don’t Try to Make People What They’re Not (Especially Leaders) Don’t Miss Due Dates Don’t Talk Issues to Death (Over Spiritualize) Don’t Ask God to Guide Your Steps if You’re Not Willing to Move Your Feet Don’t Put Money in the Wrong Hands Don’t Send a Plumber to do a Surgeons Job
Watch! Church Transformation Network Europe Don’t Surround Yourself With Friends Don’t Keep Your Good People in Prison (When it Hurts to Promote - - -) Don’t Dump – Follow-up Don’t Assign Jobs Without a Backup Don’t Try to Change Overnight – But Don’t Procrastinate
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