Episode 12: Dying For a Change

Episode 12: Dying for a Change

 

For most people changes must be mourned like a death.

 

The Classic responses of people toward change

• Innovators
• Early adopters
• Early Majority
• Late Majority
• Laggards (which includes some never)

 

May be different for different people in different areas of life

 

1. Have an honest expectation about change…some people will struggle

• Worship wars are a great example. You change the style of worship, that is a huge change. People enjoy what they enjoy

Have your rationale clear as to why you are making a change.

• If you can’t explain it clearly, don’t expect people to adjust.

Allow people to share their feelings without casting judgment.

• People are not unspiritual if they struggle with change.

Remember grief is a process, and people need time to adjust to a new reality. Handle change personally the way you expect others to deal with change. Don’t let the fear of death keep you from changing.