The Real Heroes

One of the biggest shifts that we need to make in doing ministry is the realization that we don’t get to wait for a hero to show up who will ‘do the ministry.’ We’re all ministers. Scripture calls us ‘a royal priesthood’ (1 Peter 2:9). Today, ponder this quote about healthy movements and then if you can, watch the short TED Talk below.

Successful movements have valorized people with different roles and skillsets, including activists, agitators, visionaries, weavers, storytellers, mediators, bridgers, caregivers, policy advocates, builders and a whole host of other roles. They help them find their roles, celebrate their contributions, and deepen their leadership potential. - Maria Stephan, on the Waging Nonviolence webpage

Why heroes don't change the world by David Lamotte. TEDx Talks. July 30, 2024.  

(Note: In this TED Talk, musician, speaker, and author David LaMotte debunks the myth of the hero narrative as a successful way to make change and solve the world’s greatest problems. Instead, he highlights movement work as a sustainable and effective way to change the world. This short talk combats powerlessness and encourages listeners to pursue small, achievable actions alongside fellow changemakers.)