Well, there are different people...

and there are indifferent people...

There are those in an organisation who can talk, talk and talk... They hog almost every committee that they can be in, they give a whole lot of arguments, they know all the pros and cons of a certain action, they can even give you an in depth analysis of a whole lot of things from the back of thier mind...

But how much can they do?

In any given organisation, these people are important none-the-less, but how effective are they when it comes to really getting thier hands dirty? and how much influence can they have?

Cultural capital is a very important issue to begin with. Your cultural capital determines how many people listen to you when you talk on a particular subject. Some people list it down as influence, but cultural capital is bigger than influence. If you are renowned for your ability to do something, then you are considered as an authority in that topic. Now that is cultural capital. Influence is when people listen to you and your suggestions out of your ability to give a superb prep-talk!

hhhmmm... see the difference?

Those people can continue to sit at thier lofty managament level responsibilities and make decisions. I would rather make changes from the grassroot levels.

Well, I was sitting down with a friend on a lazy Saturday afternoon, and we commenced on discussing about church. We were talking about how little things that are done in church can have a huge bearing in the whole community. Say, 1 small group of people start to talk to all the new friends in church, although the action is not significant, but it helps to create a very permiable and friendly environment in church. I have the privilege to attend a Youth Service a few years back where the only person to shake hands with me, welcoming me, was the pastor himself! the other church members just did not bother... maybe I was not wearing my hippest clothes or something, but no one, and i repeat NO ONE even gave me a nod or a smile... Now what is that lar???

so I've set a standard for my Cell, that we must be a very friendly and approachable bunch of people. Their homework every week, is to make a new friend feel welcomed in church. And I hope this helps new friends to FCC so that they won't feel that no one cares for them in church.

you should do the same..

Be hospitable. Make a new friend this sunday.