Michael Frost on Kingdom “Measuring Sticks”
Posted by Brad BriscoJun 21
I really like this short video of Michael Frost talking about the importance of developing new “measuring sticks” or “scorecards” for the church. He emphasizes the need to find new ways to measure where the rule/reign of God is flourishing. What sort of things can we “measure” that will illustrate evidence of the Kingdom?
This video made me reflect on why we are apparently quite good at measuring church stuff; such as buildings, butts, and bucks, yet seemingly struggle with identifying measurables for activity outside of church life. I am afraid it boils down to the fact that as church people we know very well how to live in the church, but struggle mightily with knowing how to live in the Kingdom.
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5 comments
Comment by Matt Kuzma on July 7, 2010 at 1:57 pm
I wish he would have given an idea for a new measuring stick. What can we measure? Or, what proxy can use to see that we are making a difference?
Comment by Brad Brisco on July 7, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Matt, I would recommend McNeal’s “Missional Renaissance” for a good discussion on creating new scorecards/measuring sticks. I will also email you a handout that I created that give several new measuring ideas.
Comment by Jason Fitch on July 8, 2010 at 6:36 am
I’m thinking the same thing that Matt wrote. Brad, can you email me that handout you talked about?
Comment by Brad Brisco on July 8, 2010 at 6:39 am
Jason, done . . . hope it is helpful.
Comment by John on July 8, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Same here – would love to see that handout!