Sunday, February 19, 2012

Quit Tweaking

Tweak- to touch something up, fiddle with the finishing touches or make tiny little changes. 


Many times when things aren't going right we go about tweaking systems and environments. Truth is, tweaking doesn't change anything. It can only improve what is already working.  Churches continue to tweak things because real change is challenging, controversial and requires a clear vision, strong leadership and sacrificial buy-in. 


Although there were some good things happening at the church at Ephesus, God didn't ask them to tweak a few things. He said they needed to do a 180 (repent) and get back on course. They needed to re-evaluate everything they were doing.  (Rev 2:1-7) 


Changing the music, decor, dress code or front door greeters will not produce real, fruit-bearing change. To experience real change takes a commitment to realigning core strategy with God's purpose for the church and a willingness to challenge anything and everything to facilitate that alignment.  This includes core programs, long held traditions and possibly even the name of the church.  

We are not called to perpetuate an organization (the church, inc.) or protect nostalgic traditions. We are not called to engage in a church-centered religious system, which is mere churchianity. 


We are called to present the life-giving gospel to as many people as possible and train Christians to do the same.  We are called to be fully engaged in a Christ-centered evangelistic system called Christianity. The message never changes, but methodology and strategy change continually. 

Quit trying to tweak things. Be passionate about what God wants to do through His church and embrace kingdom-building change. (Matt 6:33)  What do you think?  Comment here and/or contact me at www.refocusedministry.com.  

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