An A.R.E. Breakthrough

Hey, so this is kind of fun. We felt pretty good about the new purpose statement and missional practices we articulated as a team, here at A.R.E., at the beginning of this new year. But, after working with them for a couple of months, we discovered that something very important was missing. And so, we went back to the drawing board this week. The outcome is a FIFTH missional practice. The complete list (for now!) is:

• Asking purposeful questions
• Using participative processes
• Working playfully
• Taking place seriously (and, drum roll, please!)
• Being productive

Yes, that's right. We realized that we had failed to account for this basic reality: If no one DOES anything, nothing will happen.

Duh, right?!

Renewal is an ongoing journey...for our friends, partners, and clients...and for us! It's important to keep asking yourself purposeful questions...even about the things that are at the very core of who you are and what you value...and to be ready to make whatever changes are necessary as you hear & see things in a new way.

Click on An A.R.E. Breakthrough to listen to Dave Daubert working playfully, helping us poke fun at ourselves, and describing tongue-in-cheek this newest missional practice.