Innovation in the early church: Strengthening the thesis

摘要: in his response to oster’s article, Cafferky offers commendations for the points that oster presents when considering events described Acts 10-11. also explores what he believes is an implicit assumption article regarding applying organizational theory from for-profit sector straight across into nonprofit sector. thesis might be strengthened if literature world of organization applicable nonprofits considered. Finally, attempts strengthen by exploring complexity identity and purpose first century Jewish Christians carried with them as they evaluated prospects including gentiles gospel Commission well laying aside dietary restrictions. begins questions: “How does a new substantively different idea find its way organization? What roles do individuals, groups, play vetting concept, comparing it established corporate values, then deciding whether accept, modify, or reject challenging idea?” The paper was explore actors methodologies used first-century considered concepts: extending relaxing this i commend has raised leadership. attempt appears at root approach 10-11 relevant discussion innovation change. review complex religious mission believe early brought question reaching out covenantal CommeNDATIoNS one makes importance leader experiencing personal change before attempting organization. Peter’s experience coming embrace gentile-focused must have required him evaluate very foundation relationship god fellow believers. such change, implies, requires deep level heart. case (and Peter may not realized first), ultimately meant needed make full break belief practice since were advocating involved changing core values these related teachings Jesus. highlights iterative nature where taking place simultaneously within small whole. This valuable perspective which view recorded leaders manage tension between imbedded institutionalized learning past present. A contribution