Are You a Change Agent?

October 4, 2008

 

As I have been living in a torn up house in the the midst of renovations over the last several weeks, I have experienced again how really uncomfortable and stressful change can be. 

 

I have new sympathy for the churches and clergy I work with who want to thrive.  In order to thrive they must change, and that is tough to do.

 

Our human tendency is to want change, but then to be unwilling walk together through the discomfort and stress that change causes.  Our human tendency is to ask for change, but then be unwilling to take any responsibility for making that change happen.  We look to the “other guy” to make the change.  In churches, that is usually the pastor.

 

But change in a church, community, or country can’t happen with just one person doing it.  One person can be a catalyst, but many have to work together to make a difference.  As Gandhi said:  We must become the change we wish to see.

The next time you say things should be different, ask yourself: 

 

 How do I become the change I wish to see?