ZONDERVAN
Steering through Chaos
Copyright © 2010 by Scott WilsonThis title is also available as a Zondervan ebook. Visit www.zondervan.com/ebooks.This title is also available in a Zondervan audio edition. Visit www.zondervan.fm.Requests for information should be addressed to:Zondervan,
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataWilson, Scott, 1969–Steering through chaos : mapping a clear direction for your church in the midstof transition and change / Scott Wilson ; foreword by Leonard Sweet.p. cm.ISBN 978-0-310-32463-8 (softcover)1. Church. 2. Change—Religious aspects—Christianity. I. Title.BV600.3.W575 2009254'.5—dc22 2009032591All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible,
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CONTENTS
List of Profiles 13Foreword by Leonard Sweet 15Acknowledgments 191. Turning Points and Transitions 21
As leaders, we don’t avoid transitions; we create them. Our response to transi-tions, however, shows if we care more about God’s calling or our comfort. Ourability to thrive during transitions is determined by the clarity of our vision,communication with members of our teams, authenticity, and tenacity to stayon track.
2. Vision: Where Are You Leading Us? 43
Without a crystal-clear vision, drift is inevitable and conflict unavoidable.Vision, though, doesn’t appear magically. God’s calling is shaped by ourstrengths and passions, open doors in our community, and our track recordof leadership.
3. Timing Your Change for Growth 61
Every organization — including the church — experiences predictable patternsof growth and decline. Wise leaders recognize these patterns and, even more,anticipate the crucial moments when they can take advantage of momentumand propel their churches to the next level instead of sliding downward. To makebold changes when few people recognize the need for change requires leaders tobe bold but also to communicate clearly and patiently with those around them.
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