This morning I'm on campus early. We had an 8:30 rehearsal for commencement, and in an hour or so I'll be giving the invocation for the graduation of Kenyon's class of 2012.
In the down time, I came across a good article about how the church can learn from the ways Apple Stores work. The article is by David Lose, one of the regular contributors to Sermon Brainwave which I use most weeks in my sermon preparation. David translates well from Apple's business model into church work. The one addition I have is to #8. Apple uses an acrostic of APPLE to remind their workers how to serve well. I'd suggest that we use an acrostic of C-H-U-R-C-H in our work:
Come to church every week.
Have a relationship with God outside of Sunday morning.
Use the gifts God has given you to improve the world.
Recognize God in the other.
Create your own way to invite others to church or into an experience of God.
Help the leaders of your church: pray for them, support them, and take your part in the ministry of the church.
Well done, Helen!
ReplyDeleteI like your
C-H-U-R-C-H !!!