disorganizing religion

Let's Get Disorganized

Today let's take a look at models of organizational structure. I'm interested to start thinking about "disorganizing religion" as a compliment to our "organized religion". Current models in business, nation, and non-profits seems like a good place to start.

Let's begin!

Understanding Key Terms

First, let's work through any "word prejudice" we may have toward the terms.

Words can different association. Here are some terms that come to mind that may help us on this journey:

Random • Organized

Organic • Mechanic

Controlled • As it is

Clean • Messy

Geometric • Flowy

Dancing • Marching

Geometric • Blurred

Clear • Foggy

Structured • Unstructured

Rigid • Flexible

Spontaneous • Planned

Rhythmic • Melodic

Brush • Stroke

Ocean • Shore

Static • Adapting

Free-form • Shaped

Wild • Cultivated

Limiting • Limitless

Water • Rock

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Countries' Organizational Structures

What works better, best or differently in a global context.

It's inspiring to consider that nations can be so

varied in their functional approach

serving their people:

Most important take-away:

How is heirarchy managed?

How is the flow of information managed?

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Business Organizational Models:

Notice, if you will,

how does your experience of each country or company compare to their organizational chart? Is there any relation for you?

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Below still other visualizations

of working structures:

To ponder:

There are SO MANY ways to organize, and disorganize, a nation, business and gather.

How do simple or complex organizational structures contribute to the creativity, efficiency and functioning of a group?

How can each of these inform our church organization?

How can each of these inform our place as communities-of-faith in communities and larger society?

Please write to me with your thoughts!

Let's make positive change happen!

More to come!

xo SpiritSpace :)