Not Making Pretzels
The character and message of leaders set the (real) vision.
I was trained as a chemical engineer. I learned how to take consistent raw materials and run them through a consistent process under consistent conditions to make a consistent product. This is how pretzels are formed from flour, salt, leaven, and water. But it's not how people and churches are formed. Instead, watch how leaders lead when conditions are wildly variable and people are so diverse. Look for signs of trust, affiliation, curiosity, and attention. Listen to the stories.
