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Good To Great Churches "Good is the enemy
of Great. And that is one of the key reasons why we have so
little that becomes great.... If we have cracked the code on the
question of good to great, we should have something of value to any type
of organization. Good schools might become great schools. Good
churches might become great churches. And good companies might
become great companies." Jim Collins' bestselling book, Good to Great, is not only insightful and practical for business, but also for other organizations like churches (which is why 600,000 of the 1.1 million copies of the book were sold to the social sector). This seminar translates these organizational principles for greatness and applies them to the ministry of churches striving to move from being an already good church to becoming a great church for God. This happens by building momentum through continuous alignment of the principles over time toward a significant breakthrough -- or what Collins calls the "flywheel". The seminar explores and applies to churches these disciplined principles in all three key areas of great organizations. First, great churches have disciplined people -- Level 5 leaders that combine personal humility and professional drive and they put right people in the right places (first who, then what). Second, great churches demonstrate disciplined thought -- confronting the brutal facts (confront tough reality head on with unwavering faith in the ultimate outcome) and discover what they can be the very best at in ministry (the "hedgehog concept"). Third, great churches display disciplined action -- creating a culture of discipline (not just hierarchy, bureaucracy, and control) and using technological accelerators (applying the right technology to accelerate advancements, not spearhead them). Throughout the seminar, examples of how outstanding churches have used these "Good to Great" principles in their ministry will be shared for clarification and instruction. Participants will be equipped to begin to develop their own analysis of the congregation, explore their "hedgehog concept", and strategize specifically how to move from being a good church to becoming a great church doing transforming ministry for the mission of Jesus Christ. How to apply these principles in the congregation they serve will be a key focus of the seminar. And coming with a team from the congregation will make the experience more rewarding and effective as the process is communicated and utilized back home. Leader Dr. Doug Anderson is the executive director of the Bishop Rueben Job Center for Leadership Development at Dakota Wesleyan University. He was a district superintendent and pastor of several growing churches of different sizes in the United Methodist Church. He has led a variety of practical church seminars and consultations for over 20 years. He has coauthored the book The Race to Reach Out (Abingdon Press). He is teaching again at the United Methodist School of Congregational Development this summer in Dallas. He is a member of the Academy for Spiritual Formation of the Upper Room. He is an active translator of organizational principles for Christian ministry. Dates and Places This seminar will be held on the following dates and locations. Click on a location for further information. If your church or conference would be interested in hosting or sponsoring this seminar, please click on the "Sponsor Info" button or text link for information.
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