November 3rd, 2010
Tyranny of More: 6 Common Myths that Drive Churches to Do Too Much
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Hey Will,
Can’t wait for the e-book. Been telling every pastor I know about CU.
I’m interested in hear more about myth 2, “More Options Will Attract More People” and myth 3 “Designated Funds Alone Justify Something New”
Looking forward to the ebook.
Will, I am very interested in this. Our church will turn 10 years old next year and we are finally cutting out some things that we should have never started.
Excellent points and I have struggled with them all at some point. Some appear to be true especially # 2. Some people don’t stay because an option is missing. However, it’s easy to add and add and in the run hurt the church. Looking forward to reading more.
I think we may be guilty of this so I’d love to know how to evaluate that and make changes.
Wow, I’m sorry I just found this post. Can’t wait to read the ebook. We are working through Church Unique right now and you have totally nailed us on #4. Our ministry team leaders have a terrible time saying no to anything new and after 50 years we are buried beneath a sea of pet projects. We are working hard to realign and get some clarity around our unique calling. Thanks for all the inspiration.
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Been working through some of these very questions in evaluating how we can simplify and create margin in our church. With close to a 75 year history, there are a lot areas that need pruning and the mission and purpose of our church needs revisited. Thanks for giving us some probing myths to be aware of as we go through the process.
Not sure how I missed this post! Like so much of what you’re writing, this will be a great staff meeting activity.
Please add me to the list! This sounds like an outstanding book. Very helpful.
We have a constant struggle in claifying the differance between a vision and program initiatives. Theses questions seem really helpful
Hi Will, I would love a copy… I am looking forward to walking through the miyths with you.
Please add me,Will. I love to read the wisdom that the Lord is giving you.
I can’t wait to read more about this in the ebook!
Looking forward to reading your book. Thanks!
Great insight as always Will. Looking forward to diving deeper.
Can’t wait for the new e-book. I have been passing your site on to other Pastor friends.
Love what you are doing to help the Body…please add me to the list for the e-book!! Thanks
Wish I had found this earlier. We all need to rethink our reasons for doing what we do. Thanks for this article.
Myth #4 is the bulls-eye for me! Church Unique has been a big help to me…can’t wait for continued insights in the new book!
Put me on the ebook list please. Good stuff you’re writing.
This entire thought stream fits very well with my calling. I will be following this with much interest.
I’ve read Church Unique and found it to be extremely helpful. I’m looking forward to more help in overcoming the tyranny of more in our current church culture.
Keep up the good work!!! Would love to read the new ebook! Thanks!
This is a huge issue for us and many churches. Looking forward to the ebook unpacking this further.
As young min this something I need to pay attention. Thanks
In my 2 years as a Pastor, no big has had more influence on how I’ve approached leading my church than Church Unique. Can’t wait for this next resource, Will. Thanks!
Look forward to seeing more on these sort of themes
Our co:lab experience and the book Church Unique has helped us clarify who we are as a church. I expect the e-book will do the same.
You have me hooked. I’m anxious to hear more because it sounds like I’ve bought in to some of these myths. i look forward to sorting the truth from fiction.
Looking forward to the book.
Can’t wait for the book to come out! Just this brief post has already prompted great discussion among our team members. These myths are so easy to believe and identifying them is helping us break from the tyranny.
just what the doctor order!
Looking forward to this eBook. This stuff is spot on.
Will…I have enjoyed the blog so very much! I’m looking forward to reading the ebook.
Good stuff!
I am very interested in:
“MYTH #6 A Good Leader Involves More People in Decision-making”
What is the context and essence in this? Should not more people be involved in decision making? Especially those who are the leaders?
Thank you.
Looking forward to the Ebook.
Hi Will –
Thank you for this post! I am excited to read the new book once it arrives. We just started the “Church Unique” vision process in our church. For nearly 30 years the local church has floundered with no true vision, but that of each pastor that was hired. Finally, we are going to spend time going thru it and using things such as “Clarity” and “Vision Frame”
Thanks for all you do
Dan
I have heard every one of these myths in leadership conversations. More is not always better. We need some clarity here. Help!
This is good stuff. Very helpful for where I’m at. Thanks for the goods!
I would love for our church leadership to grasp these concepts… having a book to place in their hands would be a great start to see that happen. (Having you, Will, come and place it in their hands and guide them through it would be better…)
Looking forward to the book…would love a copy!
Since Church Unique was probably the most influential book in developing my understanding of the purpose of the church, I believe this one will, no doubt be just as exciting. Thanks Will for all you do.
Loved Church Unique. Intrigued by the myths…
Looking forward to reading about Myth #6.
These myths are so common! Great observations!
Looking forward to the ebook! Good stuff in the post.
Loved Church Unique and looking forward to your new ebook.
Will – excellent observations. looking forward to the new ebook.
I’ve seen lots of these myths first hand. We’re working to move towards clarity.
Looking forward to the eBook. I leverage CU lots.
I’m looking forward to reading more when your new book comes out.