Continuous Improvement or Continuous Control
I am a geek. Moreover, I am a systematic geek. In fact, I am a geek about the very idea of systems. This might make me a sick individual, but at least I’m systematically sick. One evening while I was…
What’s the Problem?
I recently read a fantastic article at the Alban Institute by Susan Beaumont. Her article begins by telling a fable about a church with a “traditional worship problem.” Before I write anything else, let me ask you: given that description…
How Many Heads Do We Need…and When Do We Need Them?
How many artists do you know who rely on committees, consumer research, and group brainstorming to stoke the flames of their creativity? I come from the Presbyterian tradition, and for some reason we believe that committees are the answer to…
The Productivity of “Thank You”
Our church ran an event where a group of students donated a bunch of their time to help out a ministry they normally never interact with. The event had some extra money at the end, so I suggested they buy…