Reveal

I'm reading Reveal by Hawkins and Parkinson. I've heard about the book from various sources but hadn't read it yet. Upon its release, this book caused plenty of controversy in the church (from a US perspective). Just google "reveal willow" and watch the fur fly: Willow supporters downplaying the findings alongside Willow detractors smugly saying "told you so." I just started the book, but so far here are my observations:

1. They want to excel to God's glory.
2. In so doing, they're willing to do what's required to get the "hard news" and take action.
3. They're big enough (or humble enough, actually) to admit where their approach has not met their expectations.
4. In seeking excellence, they intentionally seek a "pulse" of their progress.

It's this last observation that reminds me that we at Central Community need a church-wide survey to assess what we're doing well and what we're not doing so well. This aligns with what I sense at Central Community: a growing desire for excellence. Excellence in the present and excellence in the vision for the future.

And, we'll need to get after it soon...