Tuesday, July 31, 2007

7 Summers...what would you do?



The first step in any good plan is to frame the questions Can we identify the best catalysts for change... strengthening of family and neighborhood, dream incubators, dream teams, youth cells and empowering networks, business support, school and community partnerships? How do we create the support structure for that kind of vision in the church? Could parents and young adults be motivated to play their key part, and along what line? Are there many adults whose own calling and dreams would be fulfilled in this kind of movement? I think so.

Also, what dialog, brainstorming, and planning models would facilitate rapid development and implementation. How do we engage children and youth themselves into the imagining and planning process early and give this enough force to drive action?

Also, how do we enlarge the online conversation and idea-generating process? And if this vision (or something like it) is indeed vastly superior to where we are and where we seem to be going, isn't it worth it? Isn't it worth all the prioritization, thoughfulness, creativity, and sacrifice God may be asking?

7 Summers to Change the World (free video)



Watch this 1-minute video with a few of your colleagues. Discuss what you've seen work. Create your own think tank group... imagine what could work if we did not limit ourselves because of time, money, or traditions. Then drop me an email. I'll post your thoughts and ideas.

Post a comment on YouTube (it helps spread the word). Download the HD version (from our site) to show your group. Share it freely...pass it around... it's yours, for the cause (please just keep intact).