Slow Church

  • Separating Character from Conversion

    In his book, The Company of One, author Paul Jarvis is mapping out a proposed shift in how business leaders can reframe their thinking from bigger-is-always-better to questioning growth and, at times, choosing to stay small on purpose. He argues, “There’s a core assumption that growth is always good, is always unlimited, and is required

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  • The Fragile Church Dilemma

    The recent software bug at Crowd Strike caused widespread disruptions, highlighting the fragility of interconnected systems. Writer Brian Klaas notes that modern social systems prioritize optimization over resilience, leading to catastrophic fragility. Similarly, modern churches focus on growth and optimization, creating fragile systems vulnerable to scandal and crisis. Prioritizing resilience over optimization is crucial for…

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