If you’re like me, your work of advocacy on public, political issues began with a click. It was an easy beginning. I’d see something on Facebook, or in an e-mail or article, asking me to sign a petition that would change the world for the better. “Sure,” I’d think, “I agree with this!” CLICK. Add my name and zip code. Done! The trouble with what I call click-and-go advocacy is that it can give us the illusion of having done something when, really, we (pretty much) haven’t. I’m sure those e-gathered “signatures” get tallied and delivered to politicians, with all kinds of bluster about how … [Read more...] about Becoming an Advocate, Changing the World: How to Start (Part 3)
Bill Mefford
Becoming an Advocate, Changing the World: Rooted in Relationship (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a post that will span a few weeks. How do we make a difference in the world? How do we participate in the political process? What does that question have to do with Foolish Church? Stay tuned as we consider these questions. What I needed to know about becoming an advocate for people beyond my immediate family, I began to learn from my friend Bill Mefford. He taught me the core truth behind the best, most important, most effective, least destructive advocacy: it is rooted in relationship. Always, always, always. Sometimes there’s a disconnect. It’s not unusual … [Read more...] about Becoming an Advocate, Changing the World: Rooted in Relationship (Part 2)