CNLP 654 | Matt Chandler Opens Up About Hitting the Wall, Lessons from His Leave of Absence After His Instagram Incident, And How to Revitalize a Dying Church
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
Navigating Risks and Cultural Transformation in Church Leadership
The speaker highlighted the importance of taking risks for cultural transformation within a church. By proposing to lease an auditorium for Easter service, despite concerns from the leadership team, the speaker emphasized the need to either strive to thrive as a church or accept failure. This risk paid off as the Easter service at the Marcus auditorium was successful, leading to a significant cultural shift towards embracing risk in the church. This success instilled belief and hope in the congregation, marking a healing moment and a shift in the church's culture towards being more comfortable with taking risks. The trust gained from the congregation stemmed from the speaker's transparency and honesty, particularly in the hiring process, and their previous experiences at Metro. Overall, the story emphasized the transformative power of taking calculated risks and the positive impact it can have on cultural change and leadership trust.
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