Interesting find. What about the visioning section conveyed “the dream that you are very important?” Or, alternatively, what do you mean by “dream” in this context?
In practice, newly planted churches[1] are cults of personality (neutral valence) around the planting team, or sometimes just the lead pastor[2]. “developing a theme which highlights the vision and philosophy of ministry” and “establishing a clear church identity related to the theme and vision” is inevitably[3] about selling yourself as a brand.
It’s possible to be a non-narcissist and pass this checklist, including the vision part. But it’s a lot easier if you have a high opinion of yourself, few doubts, don’t care about harming others, and love being the center of attention .
Interesting find. What about the visioning section conveyed “the dream that you are very important?” Or, alternatively, what do you mean by “dream” in this context?
In practice, newly planted churches[1] are cults of personality (neutral valence) around the planting team, or sometimes just the lead pastor[2]. “developing a theme which highlights the vision and philosophy of ministry” and “establishing a clear church identity related to the theme and vision” is inevitably[3] about selling yourself as a brand.
It’s possible to be a non-narcissist and pass this checklist, including the vision part. But it’s a lot easier if you have a high opinion of yourself, few doubts, don’t care about harming others, and love being the center of attention .
of this type. Presumably there are other types we hear less about because they don’t seek growth and publicity.
Sources: Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Church, Terminal: The Dying Church Planter
in this type