Oprah Winfrey was recently on the “CBS Morning News” talking about her new book that speaks about living life with intentionality. She is without a doubt one of the world’s most influential people, so when she says to be intentional about living, people listen.
I agree with Oprah that intentionality is crucial for whatever we succeed in doing. To start being intentional we must ask “Why” questions.
As you look at your church culture, ask yourself and your people why you do the things you do. Are there sound reasons why your traditions are meaningful to your people and your history? Are there sound reasons why your policies are in place?
As you have been going through #SeeAllThePeople booklet, Developing an Intentional Discipleship System, and reading my blog posts, you’ve noticed I continually challenge you to look at your church culture and make changes in order to reach people with the intention of making disciples.
Many times I have said, “Changing the culture is the strategy.”
When you and your people become intentional about getting outside your church and meeting people where they are, things will change. You will change.
The result will be growing, healthy congregations full of people who take their relationship with Jesus seriously and are committed to loving and serving the way he would do.
So, how do you change the culture of your church to stay connected to its “Why” and, at the same time, remain relentlessly focused on making disciples for Jesus Christ?
Consider these two principles:
You can do this!
Praying that you will be courageous and daring,
Rev. Junius B. Dotson
General Secretary
Discipleship Ministries
The United Methodist Church
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