Collaborate or Die: The Future of the Church is Networked, Not Hierarchical (Brian Sanders)

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"Collaboration is the most needed technology."

"No great Kingdom thing happens alone."

In this episode of the Starfish and the Church podcast, hosts Lance Ford and Rob Wegner engage with Brian Sanders, a social entrepreneur and founder of the Underground Network. They explore Brian's journey to faith, the importance of collaboration in leadership, and the need for unity within the church. Brian shares insights on the challenges of articulating a unified vision for the church and the transformative power of collaborative efforts. The conversation also touches on the future of microchurches and the shift from hierarchical to networked communities, emphasizing the significance of transcendent goals in fostering collaboration.

Look for a fresh Starfish Principles article tomorrow on the Four Keys to Collaboration.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Brian Sanders and His Work

03:00 Brian's Journey to Faith and Collaboration

06:09 Understanding COHATCH and Its Mission

09:12 The Importance of Collaboration in Leadership

11:58 The Need for Unity and Collaboration in the Church

15:01 Developing Collaborative Skills in Leadership

18:12 The Shift from Hierarchical to Collaborative Leadership

21:04 The Role of Exhaustion in Leadership Transformation

24:09 The Biblical Basis for Collaboration

26:52 The Challenge of Articulating a Unified Church Vision

29:47 The Power of Transcendent Goals in Collaboration

32:52 NASA as a Model for Collaboration

35:51 Stories of Hope in Collaborative Communities

39:09 The Future of Microchurches and Networked Communities