Creating a Culture
Creating a Culture is one of the most important things that Leaders can do for their organization. Your church, team, or organization will thrive if you know how to create a culture and then foster the culture.
First, let’s look at how Jesus created a community of the twelve disciples.
Matthew 20:25: Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. 21And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” 22Jesus answered, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?” They said to him, “We are able.” 23He said to them, “You will drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” 24And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers. 25But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,c 27and whoever would be first among you must be your slave,d 28even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Questions :
What is the culture you desire to create in your ministry, team, or organizations?
What are the most important aspects or elements of a community?
How do you want the culture of your organization to feel when someone is interacting with it?
What language do you use that is familiar to you, but may not be familiar to newcomers?
How will you translate your culture so that newcomers feel welcome, but not indoctrinated into a cult (meaning, freewill is intact.)
