The truth be told, we don’t know where The United Methodist Church is heading. We don’t know the solution to our dilemmas. When we think we do, we are in danger of repeating old patterns, patterns and solutions that exclude and push people away, destroy trust and have long contributed to the difficulties we face. In other words, our best thinking got us here.
Therefore, a key task of leadership is to challenge the arrogance of our best thinking and to help the people of the church hold space within themselves and the institution for mystery and the joy of not knowing.
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Reflection in Leadership Series
by Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai and Eric Martin
Part I
Leadership for Resurrection
Part 2
The Joy of Purpose
Part 3
Holding Space for the Woundedness of Christ
Part 4
Facing Loss Together
Part 5
Holding Space for Mystery
This series was first published on emergingmethodist.com.