Critic of His Denomination

A thoughtful critic of his denomination who sees its future bound to the way in which it reacts to reformers and reform movements.

Social Change and Institutional Response

In times of social change, social institutions feel the stress to be faithful to their purpose as well as the tension to be relevant to innovation.

Survival and Adaptation

The institutions that survive will be those which are capable of responding to change as well as continuing to be faithful to its loyal supporters.

Managing Tension Through History

The best way to manage that tension is by understanding the organization's history in dealing with prior encounters with reform movements.