Tag: martin luther
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High-trust, low-control
A movement cannot grow in a low-trust, high-control environment. But a dictatorship can. (Cuba) A corporation can. (McDonald’s) A gang can. (Al Capone) In a low-trust, high-control environment leadership is supreme. Decisions flow from top to bottom. A high value is placed on replication and copying and perfecting. Efficiency is more important than individualism. And…
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Merely Obedient
Today we pause to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s life is one we can point to and agree, “Yes, in his lifetime his work moved nations.” One man brought voice to millions and inspiration to billions. Many people will reflect on Dr. King’s work and build a…
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Rejecting the priesthood of the staff
And Reaffirming the priesthood of all believers. That the pope or bishop anoints, makes tonsures, ordains, consecrates, or dresses differently from the laity, may make a hypocrite or an idolatrous oil-painted icon, but it in no way makes a Christian or spiritual human being. In fact, we are all consecrated priests through Baptism, as St.…
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Stick it to the Man
I want to see church culture change. I know that if we’d just apply what we believe the church would be the most attractive option on the planet. And I also know that in order to change the leadership culture within a church you have to do three things. You have to play along to…
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Great Texts as Word Clouds
John 1 Declaration of Independence Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech Luther’s 95 Thesis Create your own at Wordle. Post your links here!