So my new MacBook Pro came in a couple of days ago. It joins my iMac as our computers of choice in the Brickey household. This is the fourth Mac that I have owned, and I’ve noticed that Apple really has done an incredible job with their products. I think there are a lot of things that churches can learn from them. Here’s a few of them:
1) Apple values simplicty- I’ve noticed that churches have a tendency to do way too many ministries, and in the process, lose their effectiveness. As a Church, we should focus our attention on less things in order to make a greater impact on our community.
2) Apple is innovative – (I’m sorry Bill Gates. Apple is kicking your butt in this area.) I’m sick and tired of the lack of creativity and innovation in a lot of churches. The Church should be the driving force of innovation in our culture. If your church isn’t constantly evolving and changing, enjoy the ride while you can. Your church will die soon.
3) Apple products are incredibly excellent. Heck…even the styrofoam that my Macbook came packed in was well designed and appealing. It seems that the Church should strive to be unapologetically skilled and well crafted.
4) Apple inspires loyalty. Church hoppers suck. If your church is inspiring, I think a good number of people will stay. If they like your product, they will even tell others about it. Mac owners, including myself, are very dedicated to promoting Apple products. I should probably be making commission off of sales because of how many people I have converted to Mac.
I know there are other lessons to learn from Apple. What are some others?
husband. father. leader of a community of Christians called Venue Church. creative. passionate about diversity. simply trying to be obedient in the little (and huge) things.
I’ve decided that you should write a book on how to be an effective church in today’s culture. Everything you said is so true! Especially #2 about innovation. It’s so true.
I’m going to steal some of this for my message on Sunday!