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by Stewart Lanier on March 21, 2005 06:48PM (EST)
From Beyond the Ordinary, 10 Strengths of US Congregations, Cynthia Woolever and Deborah Bruce, Westminster John Knox Press, 2004.
“ A number of dynamics influence congregational decision making. Some decision-making factors arise from the congregation's mind—analysis of new information, reality-based reasoning, and our understanding of how things work in our faith community. Some of the factors come from the congregation's heart—what we passionately believe, our theology, biblical understandings or revelations from our sacred texts, traditions that create continuity and meaning, prayer and discernment. Other decisions are based on courage—the belief that we can do extraordinary things and the willingness to take on difficult challenges.” p. 10
Wouldn't it be good to get some of all three going at the same time!
P Stewart Lanier
978-772-0225
Stewart@Net1Plus.com