Barnabas File

Many of us have heard this question this summer as we have traveled with young (and sometime not so young) passengers.   Of course, this presupposes that we know where we are going!   We will only know if we are there if we have a clear idea of our destination.   Often, some have one idea while others have another. In a recent blog , Mark Miller wrote, “Have you ever been confused by a message you received from a leader? Have you ever received mixed messages from leaders in your organization? If your organization has at least two leaders, I’m confident the answer is ‘yes!’”   So how do you avoid sending mixed messages throughout your organization?   Who defines the destination so that we all get to the same place at the right time? Most organizations—secular or faith-based—tend to attract driven, creative people who are seeking ways to advance the mission of the organization (and perhaps their own agendas as well).   The greatest challenge is...