We who lead the church can intentionally do things that "Raise the health and welfare of the entire congregation".
If we Raise the level of the lake it will raise the level of all the boats".
In fact, it is the main task of a Minister.
Here is Wikipedia definition of an organization's culture.
Organizational culture is the behavior of humans who are part of an organization and the meanings that the people attach to their actions. Culture includes the organization values, visions, norms, working language, systems, symbols, beliefs and habits. It is also the pattern of such collective behaviors and assumptions that are taught to new organizational members as a way of perceiving, and even thinking and feeling. Organizational culture affects the way people and groups interact with each other, with clients, and with stakeholders.
Ministers are the only leaders that speak to a majority of the workforce weekly. It is the goal of every great CEO to build a great organization. The organization is built by intentionally intervening in ways that promote health, welfare and positive attitudes.
The church culture needs to be in the Mission, Vision, Goals, Sermons, Symbols, Classes, Structure, Committee Meetings, etc.
It must permeate the life of the church. It is done by every good leader. Poor leaders allow the organization to mold them.
Read about a church that fits your ideals and decide to follow their lead. My former Pastor, Dr. Jerry Kirk, just finished a biography with co-author Stephen Eyre.
It can be found at the Prayer Covenant web page. It can inspire you to develop your own Spirit led mission and vision.
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