There is No They

By Ekklesia Project

August 6, 2012

Author and blogger J.R. Daniel Kirk brings this helpful reminder to the church:
When you are part of a church, especially in leadership (but not only then), there is no “they” who will or will not do something.

In those moments when what needs to be done butts up against the policy, or when what they’ve done embarrasses us, deferring to “them” is not going to convince the person in front of you that you are not part of that “them.” That person will only be convinced that you are different when you act, when you do what is right.

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