Light House Evangelical Church

Looking for change

Consultant:

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The positive side
oA good number of members in the church oThe Word of God is preached oA great church building/facility oGreat potential

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In need of change
oCollaboration between the ministry departments of the church
oThere is no vision (written or spoken) oThe whole ministry is task oriented

oThere is to much control and no empowerment

oPeople follow orders with no initiative

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In need of change
o The leadership does not communicate with the staff o The staff does not know the vision o Church members are not challenged to participate

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In need of change

Conclusion:
o transactional environment o top-down environment o non-participatory environment

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TRANSACTIONAL vs. TRANSFORMATIONAL Leadership
Transactional leaders work within their organizational cultures following existing rules, procedures, and norms; transformational leaders change their culture by first understanding it and then realigning the organizations culture with a new vision and a revision of its shares assumptions, values, and norms. (Bass, 1985)

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IMPORTANT STEPS TOWARDS ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE 1. Setting the vision 2. Understanding the importance of relationships 3. Communication on all levels 4. Creating a culture of change

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HOW TO UNDERSTAND AND WRITE A VISION STATEMENT

*Eadie_Putting_Vision_to_Powerful_Use.pdf

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The vision allows leaders to inspire, attract, align, and energize their followers to empower them by encouraging them to become part of the common enterprise dedicated to achieving the vision. Burt Nanus

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RELATIONSHIPS

In a transformational culture there is a generally a sense of purpose and a feeling of family Bass & Avolio

* Bass & Avolio, Transformational Leadership and Organizational Culture, 116.

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COMMUNICATION

Be consistent. Establish clear goals. Set good example. Emphasize that everyone, across the company, needs to communicate effectively John Baldoni

* John Baldoni, Effective Leadership Communication: Its More Than Talk, 3.

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CULTURE OF CHANGE
Change will be much easier to implement if you act on the premise that: o People have the capacity for growth o People have the desire to grow and to use their capabilities to accomplish things. o People want the organization to be successful. o People want a part in making the decisions that affect them. o Individual and organizational goals can be compatible.
*David K. Martin, Ten steps to excellence: Moving your organization from Mission to Action, 43.

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HOW CAN WE BRING CHANGE?

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*LC-5-Change.pdf, Class materials

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CULTURE OF CHANGE
o The leadership needs to realize the need of change, a sense of urgency (asking questions on what does God have new for us) o Build unity between the pastoral staff and the key people of the church o Explain the vision, strategy and change process to the majority o Help the vision take shape. Implement the vision and strategy. Give direction. o Give the vision roots. Embed the vision in the ethos of the organization. Teach routine. o Establish lasting change values in the hearts of people.

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CULTURE OF CHANGE

Biblical examples: -Moses -Nehemiah -Jesus

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GOD DESIRES A CONTINOUS TRANSFORMATIONAL LIFE!

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Baldoni, John. Effective Leadership Communication: Its More Than Talk

Bass & Avolio. Transformational Leadership and Organizational Culture

Eadie, Douglas C. Putting vision to powerful use in your organization LC-5-Change.pdf, Class materials Martin, David K. Ten steps to excellence: Moving your organization from Mission to Action