Buckshot and lasers

When things go well the results and praise should be spread like buckshot.

In light of success, the congratulations should be generously spread far and wide. Churches will often claim that "we" did that.

But, when things go pear-shaped, the results can be like a laser. They are focused in on a singular or select few people to blame. A church can turn and claim that it was "their idea".

This is one of the dangers of leadership. You risk putting yourself in the sights of peoples laser-blame.