Knowing how the church sausage is made does not make you a good eater

Anyone who has been exposed to the inner workings of an industry has their perception of that industry forever changed.

They know how the sausage is made.

They know the ingredients.

They know the hidden stresses.

They know the pitfalls.

They know the hacks to make things run smoother.

This is true for those who have worked for the church.

And it can poison the way they view church.

For, former sausage makers make for rubbish diners.

I think the problem for former sausage makers is that they struggle to maintain the balance between thinking and feeling.

Those who are unaware of the perils of the kitchen, they are able to enjoy the dinning experience more.

They aren’t interested, never mind looking for, the details which make up a service.

Instead, they are there to enjoy the food.

I think a similar dynamic works for the church.

The challenge for those who have experience in putting church services, worship sets, songs, sound or sermons together, need to find a way to disconnect the logistical element of their brain and, instead, enjoy and experience what is happening before them.