Christian organisations need to be countercultural and distinctive in the ways they manage the mistakes and failings of their staff and teams. Stephen Judd et al

A pleasant ride along the Kaputar Road this morning. I stopped at the Morris’ place to have a quick breather before coming home. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter

Organisations, Christian or not, should encourage staff members to own up to mistakes and failures without fear of punishment, and that’s because – apart from being biblical – it is the smart operational thing to do. All of us learn more from our mistakes and failures than our successes. Or at least we should. Stephen Judd et al

There is nothing quite like a field of canola in flower. This is a few km along the Bingara Road #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter

Coaching someone once, twice or three times takes time, thought, care and attention. Showing staff members the exit is quicker and easier, but it is not what Jesus would do.  Stephen Judd et al

We must expect that compassion will come at a cost: financial cost, as well as organisational or personal sacrifice. If we are cost-counters, we may struggle to show compassion and grace. But our challenge is to not count the cost – because followers of Jesus don’t. God honours compassionate grace.  Stephen Judd et al

Judgement might prove costly, but an organisation is what it tolerates.  Stephen Judd et al

Employing lukewarm Christians with untransformed minds may lead to the success of an organisation, but you may well lose its soul. Stephen Judd et al

The point here is important: you can think you have a good and successful organisation that is functioning well according to the criteria you set down, but that apparent success may be an illusion. You can look at your organisation and say ‘Yes! This is great’, but when God looks at it what does he see?  Stephen Judd et al

A mild start to the day, near perfect for riding on Kaputar Road. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter