1. Adaptive Stewardship Living Macedonia in a changing context

2. The Status Quo is enough, minor changes are all that are needed The system is complex, but current know-how is enough Current authority can make the necessary changes for vitality Current structures and procedures are effective. The gap between vision of the world and reality is large 0 The old ways don’t work, new learning is needed to be effective 0 New stakeholders are required for continuing vitality New structures and procedures are needed to remain relevant 0 Technical ViewAdaptive Challenge Technical vs. Adaptive

3. The Status Quo is enough, minor changes are all that are needed The system is complex, but current know-how is enough Current authority can make the necessary changes for vitality Current structures and procedures are effective. Priests prescribe and peasants do Sin is confessed, penance is given and forgiveness is granted. Papal bulls, excommunication, Church councils, Kings blessed, etc. Strictly hierarchical and top-down, relying on codified knowledge. Technical ViewExamples Example: The Reformation

4. The gap between vision of the world and reality is large The old ways don’t work, new learning is needed to be effective New stakeholders are required for continuing vitality New structures and procedures are needed to remain relevant The gap between the desires of the Pope and the needs of the people. Increasing literacy and education, German biblical translations, Righteousness of God, Emphasizing grace rather than merit. German princes and growing middle class. Bottom-up structure, more democratic, household involvement Adaptive ChallengeExamples Example: The Reformation

5. Addressing Adaptive Challenges Observe (WHAT?) Interpret (SO WHAT?) Intervene (NOW WHAT?)

6. Adaptive Stewardship Challenges 1.Generational Gap 2.Nonprofit Gap 3.Technology Gap

7. Generational Gap Observations Less than 15% of Millennials are churched. In most of our pews, the folks are aging fast. Most denomination strategies for evangelism and church growth have been unsuccessful. Churches are financially surviving on “retirement” income. 40% of congregations are predicted to close by 2020.

8. Generational Gap Interpretations Many pastors and leaders are not trained to talk about mission and money to a new generation. Christians have lost credibility with many young people for not addressing the concerns that they are passionate about. Current stewardship procedures are not designed around the relational culture of the next generation of givers.

9. Generational Gap Interventions

10. Questions, Comments, Concerns?