1 12 Axioms for Christian Organizational Health Presented by Thom S. Rainer

2 1. Never forget your purpose: the clarity issue

3 2. Collins’ “bus analogy” is critical -> the right people on the bus

4 3. The “right seat” on the bus is important but secondary

5 4. Understand what internal factors hinder the accomplishment of the purpose: the movement issue

6 5. Good leaders surround themselves with superior people

7 6. Good leaders seek to deflect recognition: Collins’ Level 5

8 7. Ask the question: Does everything in my organization align with the purpose?

9 8. Understand one of the greatest mistakes of Christian organizations: not focusing on stewardship

10 9. Organizational health demands that you regularly stop doing some things: the focus issue

Christian organizations must have a clear understanding of their accountability to God

Christian organizations must have a clear understanding of their accountability to human agencies

The most successful Christian organizations grasp Philippians 4:4