CNLP 639 | Jeff Jones on Rebranding Christianity, What the Church Can Learn from Dominos Pizza, And How to Know What the Community Really Thinks About Your Church or Organization
Mar 21, 2024
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Jeff Jones talks about rebranding Christianity and shares insights on calculating the net promoter score. They discuss what the church can learn from Dominos Pizza and the importance of community perception. The episode dives into reshaping the image of Christianity and maintaining authentic relationships beyond the church bubble.
Churches can learn from Domino's Pizza's rebranding by embodying ruthless honesty and genuine transformation to rebuild trust.
Utilizing Net Promoter Score (NPS) can help churches address negative perceptions and align with a global evangelical image amidst cultural challenges.
Achieving widespread change in the church requires strategic alignment of diverse beliefs with a collective vision for cultural relevance and rehabilitation.
Deep dives
Apologizing and Changing Perceptions
The church faced a perception crisis, akin to Domino's Pizza in the late 2000s. Domino's addressed negative feedback by owning up to their bad pizza and making tangible changes. They portrayed ruthless honesty in their marketing campaign, showcasing customer critiques and giving away free pizzas to rebuild trust. Similarly, the church needs to acknowledge its missteps and change cultural perceptions by embodying transparency and genuine transformation.
Net Promoter Score and Evangelical Perception
The concept of Net Promoter Score (NPS) was discussed, measuring customer loyalty and perception. By applying NPS to evaluate the church's standing in society, unfavorable perceptions could be addressed authentically. The evangelical label's positive global perception contrasted with its negative American context, prompting a call to apologize and reclaim a once-respected term amidst cultural upheaval.
Challenges of Unified Change in a Diverse Church
While companies like Domino's have the advantage of centralized leadership for unified transformation, the church faces complexity due to its diverse nature. Initiating widespread change in the church's cultural ethos presents challenges, given the decentralized structure and varying theological inclinations among factions. Effecting change requires strategic alignment of individual beliefs with a collective vision for rehabilitation and cultural relevance.
Challenging Current Trends in Christianity
The podcast delves into the current state of Christianity, highlighting a divide in the church between those embracing a culture war mentality and those focusing on mission. Emphasis is placed on the need for correction within the church, with one group feeding on fear and political ideologies. Despite the growth of fear-based approaches, there is a growing movement, especially among younger evangelicals, aiming to realign with the core values and mission of Christianity amid turbulent times.
Building Authentic Community Engagement
The episode discusses the importance of authenticity and community engagement for churches. It explores strategies such as initiating campaigns of 'unexpected love in unexpected places' to dispel negative perceptions in the community. By empowering individuals to reach out to marginalized groups and fostering open conversations, churches can enhance their reputation and demonstrate a commitment to radical love and inclusivity, despite differing theological stances.
Jeff Jones discusses rebranding Christianity. He and Carey talk about how to know what the community really thinks about your church or business and how to calculate the net promotor score for your church or business.
Plus, Jeff and Carey dive into what the church can learn from Dominos Pizza and other rebranding campaigns.
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