Is the UPC a Den of Incest (Growth Within)?

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

I think that a lot of the maladies that we ascribe to the UPCI exist in most organizations - religious or not.

One of the things we've been discussing within my organization is how to bring in new people with new ideas. What we're doing, we've been doing for years, and we realize that there is a certain amount of "incest" as it's been referred to here, in our ranks, as well.

But, only as it pertains to our thought processes - we use the old "But, we've ALWAYS done it this way" mantra way too often.

So, every organization needs new blood to stay vibrant and healthy. Some of the new blood will bring great ideas for change.

However, whatever the change may be, it can't alter our core value and mission, or it's not a good change.

There are always new methods out there to accomplish our main purpose more effectively, but wisdom is required to understand whether this change will help us "do what we do" better, or actually change what we do.

In summary, if we never bring in outsiders with fresh ideas, we'll stagnate and become relics........but, all new ideas are not good ideas.

Just some ramblings on a Sunday morning......

Bro Phelps,


There is wisdom and truth in this post. Thank-you for calling us to broaden our horizons with God's wisdom and understanding.

Blessigns, Rhoni