e=mc²

Einstein was famous for his thought experiments. He would take puzzles and problems that presented themselves in the science of his day and by thinking differently about these issues, outside the traditional way of seeing these problems, he devised theories that were a whole new way of looking at the world. He and others would then test these theories through experiments to prove their validity and to address problems or create enormous new opportunities in the fields of science. It was during the long tenure of doing this that the now famous equation shown above was discovered. He summarized its enormous implication this way:

"This formula shows that very small amounts of mass may be converted into large amounts of energy and power."

This, in turn, released the beginning of the nuclear age in the world.

The Changing Church Forum adopts a similar philosophy toward the church of our day. Taking the puzzles and problems of the modern church, we think differently about these issues, outside the traditional ways of seeing the church in the world. We then test our ideas in real church settings. Our aim is to release the power and energy of each congregational member and congregation to thrive in the new context that the 21st century confronts us with. We are committed to this goal:

"That a small amount of investment with the Changing Church Forum will release a large amount of untapped potential in your church's ministry."

More specifically, we can help you and your congregation:

• Expand your vision — Ministry of PoWeRSuRGe
• Experience God deeply — Ministry of PoWeRSuRGe Worship
• Enter into community with others — Ministry of Growing People through Small Groups
• Equip people for service — Ministry of LifeKeys
• Engage your world — Ministry of Thriving Churches Experiments