The principles identified in the study have application for churches and religious organizations as well. It is a missional issue, not a human resources issue, or a time and budget casualty. Identity is who you are and built on one's beliefs as opposed to image or what other people think about you. Since we are trying to develop people and help them function successfully within a specific organizational culture, group identity is very important. This is foundational to effective leadership development.
Organizational definition is more than a mission statement.
It is what makes the group unique or different. It is what lies at the core of everything, even if it is unspoken by the members of the group. It is somewhat like a secret code. So often, the passion is missing because people are trying to inculcate something that belongs to someone else and there is little or no attempt at self-discovery. Clarity of your organizational definition is essential, especially in times of major transition and change.