Ep. 223 Rich Robinson Returns - Unlocking Kingdom Potential in a World We Weren't Prepared For
Sep 17, 2024
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Rich Robinson, a transformative coach and cofounder of Movement Leaders Collective, shares insights from his new book, "All Change." He discusses a framework of dream, discover, design, and deploy that reflects Jesus' journey with his disciples. Listeners are inspired to cultivate curiosity, embrace disruptive change, and explore innovative church planting strategies. Rich emphasizes the importance of community engagement and understanding one's identity in leadership for impactful kingdom work. Get ready to unlock your potential and reimagine what's possible!
Leaders are called to embrace disruptions as catalysts for transformative change, unlocking new possibilities for both themselves and their communities.
Cultivating childlike curiosity among teams fosters imagination and innovation, empowering individuals to explore unique roles within a broader mission.
Deep dives
Kingdom Transformation and Purpose
Individuals are marked for kingdom transformation and are called to a purpose that goes beyond mere survival or organizational tasks. This transformation is not about personal achievements or accolades, but rather about becoming a seed that produces a bountiful harvest affecting many people and places. Leaders must recognize that their role is to manifest the kingdom of God through their influence and actions, which may involve embracing new challenges and opportunities for growth. Emphasizing this calling can inspire leaders to look beyond their immediate environment and understand their potential impact on the world.
Navigating Disruption for Growth
Disruption often serves as a catalyst for change, propelling individuals on a journey toward realizing their full potential. It is essential for leaders to embrace the raw materials that disruptions provide, allowing for transformative experiences that can initiate meaningful change. This concept is illustrated by Rich Robinson's personal journey, which includes pivotal moments of disruption that shaped his faith and leadership path. By identifying and responding to disruptive events, leaders can unlock new possibilities for their communities and themselves.
Unlocking Imagination Through Inquiry
In order to discover the paths for kingdom work, leaders should cultivate a sense of imagination among their teams through questions, prayer, and exploration. This childlike curiosity encourages experimentation and the willingness to prototype new ideas that can lead to transformative change. Rather than adhering strictly to established practices, teams should look for opportunities to innovate within their contexts while remaining aligned with their core values. By engaging in this imaginative process, leaders can collectively shape a vision for the future that resonates with their community’s needs.
Empowerment and Community in Deployment
Deployment is about empowering teams to embrace principles and discover their unique roles within a broader mission, rather than providing them with rigid instructions or top-down mandates. It is crucial for leaders to maintain ongoing relationships, offering support and guidance while allowing team members to explore their potential. By creating a culture of trust and collaboration, leaders can enable their teams to take ownership of their journey toward transformation. Ultimately, deploying individuals into their unique spaces ensures that the mission continues to grow organically, reflecting the diversity and creativity of the body of Christ.
We are marked for kingdom transformation. But how do we actually get there? In this episode, Rich Robinson returns to share insights from his new book "All Change" - a roadmap for unlocking kingdom potential in a rapidly changing world. Rich has spent decades coaching leaders and organizations through disruptive seasons of change. He unpacks a powerful framework of dream, discover, design, and deploy that mirrors the journey Jesus took with his disciples. Rich shares how to cultivate childlike curiosity, prototype new ideas, and empower teams to multiply impact. If you're feeling stuck in survival mode or frustrated by the pace of change, this conversation will inspire you to reimagine what's possible and take courageous steps forward. Prepare to have your imagination unlocked for the kingdom work you're called to.
Rich Robinson has led pioneering work in missional disciple-making, kingdom innovation, Christian entrepreneurship, and organizational change across the globe. He is a cofounder of Movement Leaders Collective, Creo, and Catalyse Change.