Spiritual Life and Leadership 249. Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Church Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
Dec 31, 2024
Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson dive into the challenge of leading churches in a rapidly changing world. They discuss how honoring tradition doesn't mean rejecting innovation. The conversation highlights adaptive leadership, which encourages churches to experiment on the edges while respecting their heritage. Teams can introduce effective changes through modest experiments, ensuring that both historical values and contemporary needs are met. Discover how faith communities can thrive by blending old with new!
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Balancing Tradition and Innovation
- Honor the inherited church and its traditions.
- Experiment with new ideas on the edges before implementing them core practices.
Adaptive Leadership in Church
- Adaptive leadership involves modifying existing core practices to fit changing environments.
- It prioritizes honoring the past while allowing for necessary adjustments.
The 35-Year Marriage Analogy
- Tod Bolsinger uses his 35-year marriage as an analogy for church legacy.
- He emphasizes discovering new aspects within long-standing relationships over abandoning them during challenges.