No question in my mind that our country, and really the world at large, is entering into an unusual period of history. A period of history where change is not coming in stages, with periods of adjustment in-between those stages. But rather is in a constant state of change unlike any we have ever experienced.
Technology has made information and democratic spread of ideas so ubiquitous that the speed of change is now constant. We can’t go back, even if we want to. What can you do to adjust? What can charitable causes, churches, businesses, families, etc. do to stay healthy and thrive in this environment?
The Answer is to adapt. We’ve got to modify our methods and tools step by step in order to operate in this new understanding. And we’ve got to adapt quickly with minimal resistance to new methods. Otherwise we’ll quickly be two and three steps behind the growth curve.
But adaptation doesn’t provide purpose, it only provides a pattern of growth so that skills and tools don’t become outmoded and obsolete.
The organizations, groups, individuals who want to succeed in this challenging new world have to stay grounded in truth. Grounded in purpose and values that make then unique and which add timeless values.
For the Mission this is all about transforming lives of the poor, hurting and broken with the love of God. We’re grounded in that truth. But we’ll be adapting our methods and tools as we learn and grow.
What are your grounding principles, values and truths? How are you staying firm in those values while adapting to change?
DC
