Breaking into church cliques

[Blubayou]

I will add my two cents- it is worth just about that,too-I have been part of leadership- not at a church, but I think the principles carry over, and I have been on the receiving end of leadership change in a church. I think with leadership change- you have to prove first that you care for the group of people you are leading, gain their trust and appreciation and then begin to change things but slowly. First, you must have a plan or vision for where you want the organization to go. Next, you must communicate that vision or plan to the people, i.e. saints. Then you must communicate it again and again. The change cannot be just because you think it is best for the church. Remember, it is the saints church, too. They have worked long and hard for that church and have a vested interest. I think that people will accept change if you have done a good job laying a foundation as to why you are bring about the change. If they understand why, there is a need for change, then they will accept it. This is a slow building process that will take place over several years. JMHO