In the iconic movie, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Doris Day asks about the future in the context of several pivotal relational moments. To each question, the refrain asserts:
Que sera, sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future’s not ours to see
Que sera, sera.
Next to membership growth, stewardship growth is probably the most sought after goal for faith communities.
A campus developer, a community engagement director, or even a congregational advancement specialist–these are just a few position descriptions that churches use when they want someone to assist in both building the congregation and effectively managing costs and revenue streams.
I said goodbye to my church last month.
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.”
Contemplating how we use our voices and how comfortable we are in being heard provides us with the opportunity to examine the assumptions we make in how people listen to our opinions and perspectives.