By Jessie CruickshankIn a world of microwaves, drive-through’s, and 5-tips to a quick fix of anything, it is worth considering the value of the long view of organizational change and development. With our conditioning to quick change and demonstrable results, is a 30-year plan worth anything, or even realistic? Will people, so habituated to the…
Multiplication Requires We Stop Doing What is Only AddingBy Neil ColeInherent in the kingdom of God itself––within its DNA––is the impulse of a movement. It doesn’t need to be manipulated or supplemented for movement to occur, but simply released to be what it was made to be. That is the core conviction behind 100m.Jesus gave…
By Alan HirschIt is perfectly true to say that most groups that have impact on either a local, national, or international level almost always begin with a form that sociologists call a movement. That is, there are some common characteristics that mark off the early phase of dynamic social movements that are distinct from the…
By Alan HirschMetaphors and symbols are not just used to illustrate an idea; they actually contain the very idea they are meant to convey. They are much more effective means of communication than the more discursive logical forms of language. Metaphors and stories not only speak to the mind; they also capture the heart, mind,…