Dude, did we write the same post? Parallel experiences 800 miles away. It certainly takes a special organization to know what to do with systematic thinkers who want to implement and test.
Boy, did I relate to this! Enjoyed serving on a Board with you and appreciated the wisdom & perspective you brought. Made me realize that in the future I need to understand the expectations of the position and how they align with the way I am wired before agreeing to serve. I'm not cut out for "rubber stamping".
I’ve been considering the same thing myself. Being in servant roles at church, recognizing what could fix problems, and not having any ability to carry it out.
While I agree with the fact that churches move slower than we are used to in business I think it’s due to leadership mindset more than it being the nature of the church. A church seems to operate more like a small government which is why small accomplishments get championed as a big deal and communication to the body seems heavily filtered.
I don’t know what to do about it so I end up serving in more layman ways simply to maintain sanity.
Thanks for writing this. Glad to see I’m not alone.
Dude, did we write the same post? Parallel experiences 800 miles away. It certainly takes a special organization to know what to do with systematic thinkers who want to implement and test.
Cut from similar cloth, my friend! Yes, we are tough (and annoying) to manage...
Boy, did I relate to this! Enjoyed serving on a Board with you and appreciated the wisdom & perspective you brought. Made me realize that in the future I need to understand the expectations of the position and how they align with the way I am wired before agreeing to serve. I'm not cut out for "rubber stamping".
Totally hear you, Stan. I admire you for figuring this out MUCH more quickly than I did!
I’ve been considering the same thing myself. Being in servant roles at church, recognizing what could fix problems, and not having any ability to carry it out.
While I agree with the fact that churches move slower than we are used to in business I think it’s due to leadership mindset more than it being the nature of the church. A church seems to operate more like a small government which is why small accomplishments get championed as a big deal and communication to the body seems heavily filtered.
I don’t know what to do about it so I end up serving in more layman ways simply to maintain sanity.
Thanks for writing this. Glad to see I’m not alone.
Not alone at all! And great perspective regarding if it is the nature of church or specific leadership styles. Definitely something to consider.