Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy

By Doug Franklin January 5, 2010

Doing simple is not an excuse to make your life easier. You’re giving simple a bad name if you think this way. Not doing programs that were running for program’s sake is a terrific idea and a powerful movement, but ask yourself: are you attracted to ideas because it’s less work for you or because you feel you can have more impact with a simpler approach?

Personally, I am all into the simple idea and I believe that it allows for more community, but as I talk with youth workers I start to get a feeling it’s more about doing less than having effective ministry.  Pursue simple because it means you can refocus your attention and efforts; not because it means less accountability.