Curiosity as a Catalyst for Change. Build People, Not an Organization; With Michel Hendricks

The Communitas International Podcast

Michel Hendricks shares his spiritual journey and insights on transformation within the church. He discusses the importance of understanding how the human brain matures and how this knowledge can enhance discipleship. The conversation delves into the significance of joy, group identity, and healthy correction in fostering a thriving community. Michel also introduces the Life Model Consulting approach, emphasizing the need for multi-generational relationships and relational brain skills to facilitate personal and communal transformation.
About Michel Michel Hendricks is the Director of Life Model Consulting. Michel Hendricks has been a pastor, missionary, inventor and author. He has been a teacher and trainer for more than 25 years. He is the former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church near Boulder, CO. He has also served and trained in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda. He is the author of Basic Training for Walking with Jesus and co-author of The Other Half of Church. He works with churches and organizations to help bring maturity and the transformation of character back into the center of Christian practice. Takeaways

• Transformation is a journey that requires community support.
• Joy and hesed (loving-kindness) are essential for growth.
• Understanding brain science can enhance spiritual maturity.
• Group identity shapes our responses and behaviors.
• Healthy correction is vital for personal development.
• Curiosity is key to maintaining an open mindset.
• Multi-generational relationships enrich our spiritual lives.
• Discipleship should focus on relational skills, not just knowledge.
• We need to reflect each other's identities back to one another.
• Transformation is a process that requires patience and perseverance.

Sound Bites

• "I sensed God sharing almost like his thoughts with me."
• "Why don't we see more radical transformation in the current church?"
• "Our churches need to be high joy environments."

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 04:17Spiritual Journey and Transformation 11:27The Other Half of Church 15:06The Importance of Joy and Hesed 20:52Group Identity and Healthy Correction 29:08The Role of Community in Transformation 37:01Life Model Consulting and Its Impact 45:29Key Elements for Transformation 50:18Conclusion and Future Directions
Life Model Consulting: https://lifemodelworks.org/consulting-services/ Recommended reading: The Other Half of Church Living From the Heart Jesus Gave You The Joy Switch Joyful Journey
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