Just finished up Seth Godin‘s latest book, Linchpin: Are you Indispensable? This is easily one of the best business books I’ve read so far this year – the emphasis is that the cogs in the wheel are infinitely replaceable and that creative artists are the real linchpins of the workplace. There were so many great learnings in the book for me – primarily that the art of relational youth ministry far outweighs the ability to get tasks done. You have two choices in the new world: be the best at something in the world, or do something so uniquely and specially that no one else can do. I loved the segment about “thrashing” and shipping products – how we’re tempted to process and brainstorm very late in the launch of a product and end up sabotaging it in the end. I want to be the linchpin in our youth ministry – what I bring to the table is excellent and unique that I become indispensable to the church. I want develop my team of staff, interns and volunteers into linchpins. Easy to read segments (like blog posts strung together) and super easy to translate to the church and youth ministry, too.
JG
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Josh Griffin has been in youth ministry for 15+ years and serves as the High School Pastor at Saddleback Church. [
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Geoff Stewart serves the Jr / Sr High School Pastor at Peace Portal Alliance Church in Surrey B.C.
I’ve been reading and blogging thoughts on this one too … great book!! Part of what I am walking away from it with is a renewed desire to cheer on my leadership to make their role in the youth ministry their “artistic expression” … something beautiful that they can give to students that is filled with passion and joy.
More thoughts developed on that here:
http://danking.blogspot.com/2010/05/here-is-crayon-now-be-creative.html
Peace!
Looks lie a very interesting read. Thanks
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