Roundtable with Rick Warren
Really enjoyed sitting around a round table with a group of pastors from across the country and talking with Rick Warren. Just thought I'd share a few things that made my synapses fire in new ways. Rick is the king of one-liners! Has a unique way of saying so much with a few words.
"Every conflict is the byproduct of immaturity."
"You cannot have control and growth."
"Art needs a frame."
"Be a proponent of the new not an opponent of the old."
One of the things we talked about was the importance of decentralization. He talked about Saddleback's transition from a mid-week service where about 1000 people would attend to small groups. They have 26,000 people plugged into 3400 small groups that span a 100 mile stretch from LA to San Diego. That is the power of decentralization. I think multi-site is another dimension of decentralization. Launching locations keeps you from becoming too centralized.
Another topic that came up was criticism. Rick made some fascinating observations. We live in a day and age when anybody can say anything and the criticism is global, instant, and permanent thanks to Google. Rick shared some wise advice.
"If you wrestle with a pig you'll both get dirty."
"Define yourself or others will."
"Bless those who curse you."
"Separate fact from opinion."
"Hurt people hurt people."
"Insults are insecurities."
"Every conflict is the byproduct of immaturity."
"You cannot have control and growth."
"Art needs a frame."
"Be a proponent of the new not an opponent of the old."
One of the things we talked about was the importance of decentralization. He talked about Saddleback's transition from a mid-week service where about 1000 people would attend to small groups. They have 26,000 people plugged into 3400 small groups that span a 100 mile stretch from LA to San Diego. That is the power of decentralization. I think multi-site is another dimension of decentralization. Launching locations keeps you from becoming too centralized.
Another topic that came up was criticism. Rick made some fascinating observations. We live in a day and age when anybody can say anything and the criticism is global, instant, and permanent thanks to Google. Rick shared some wise advice.
"If you wrestle with a pig you'll both get dirty."
"Define yourself or others will."
"Bless those who curse you."
"Separate fact from opinion."
"Hurt people hurt people."
"Insults are insecurities."
8 Comments:
Those final comments on criticism really resonated with me. Thanks for sharing them.
Brian Jones
I'm a little curious about the "Every conflict is the byproduct of immaturity" statement. Can you expound on that a little?
Those are some great one-liners. I really liked "Every conflict is a byproduct of immaturity."
I'm assuming it's important to differentiate "disagreement" from "conflict." Intelligent and mature people may disagree, but when it arises to the level of actual conflict, there's immaturity there. At least that's my interpretation.
Love your blog - as a person new to Pastoring over the past year I need you to know that you have become a mentor to me - even though we have never met and may never do so.
I appreciate your honesty, creativity and willingness to share your journey with us!
Thanks - it encourages to see what God can do with someone who just makes himself available!!
Good stuff...I must admit the issue of criticism is something I'm never prepared for. Still learning how to process and release the feelings associated with unwarranted criticism.
Thanks for sharing from the "inside." Brilliant stuff...
Great post. Hmm...."Every conflict is the byproduct of immaturity."
--Can also be due to lack of resources
--MOST Every conflict NOT RESOLVED is a byproduct of immaturity (two important distinctions)
--Conflict for the truth is certainly merited. (ie the moneychangers in the church & the pharasees)
I love the Rick Warren one-liners! Especially, "hurt people hurt people." Amen.
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