The diagnosis was a weekend of full-time work. The result was a groups of adults committed to working together. My personal feeling ranged from frustration over the need for such a long session to elation that the outcome was so profitable. Indeed, it was time well spent. Our church has greatly profited by the diagnosis.
Members have greater understanding of each other and are now working together for the common good.
We identified areas that need work along with areas about which we rejoice. We have labored in our negatives and now see our positives. This is written to recommend Creative Change Associates and the Adizes methodology used by Dr. John E. Piper. Dr. Piper conducted an off site weekend retreat for the First Christian Church of Palo Alto. He used his experience and the Adizes methodology in helping us better determine who we were and where we were going.