Comments on: Everybody's Replaceable – Really?

By: Thank You Jenni & Peter! - betterthanblank

Thank You Jenni & Peter! - betterthanblank — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:48:09 +0000

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By: Leadership… Really? - betterthanblank

Leadership… Really? - betterthanblank — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:07:29 +0000

[...] Catron posted this, regarding the quote “everyone’s replaceable”, and it’s refreshing to see [...]

By: Eve Annunziato

Eve Annunziato — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:36:23 +0000

I LOVE this. Very well said. I agree 110%. Thanks for sharing your heart on this and thanks for loving, caring, and appreciating our team!! And, Jenni, you’re certainly not replaceable!

By: Things to Check Out « Ever Heard of It?

Things to Check Out « Ever Heard of It? — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:33:27 +0000

[...] Jenni Catron is the executive director of Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN. I’ve been reading her blog for a few weeks. She had a great post about the myth of the phrase, “everyone’s replaceable.” [...]

By: brent(inWorship)

brent(inWorship) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:51:22 +0000

I’m glad you wrote your thoughts on this. I have always wondered about this statement. It seems to me that people are unique and irreplaceable, but as Pete mentioned, positions or maybe process is.

To say that everyone is replaceable is to say that people are not unique or valuable in their own right. God has gifted us to be “the body” not “the finger”. Each of us is truly valuable and unique.

By: Tommy Sircy

Tommy Sircy — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:39:50 +0000

Can people be replaced? Not at all. My Dad can’t be replaced. My children can’t be replaced. My wife can’t be replaced.

Now, we get to the real issue. Can God use someone else to do what we we are doing just as effectively as we are? You bet your bottom dollar He can.

That’s where we get all confused about leadership in the church. We get the idea that God can’t get by without us. Everytime I hear someone in church leadership talk about I, I ,I,…me, me, me,…mine, mine, mine, I always draw a ragged breath.

God is the ultimate leader. When our toes are pointed in His direction, we will talk about Him. Our desire will be to lead and equip the saints in that same direction. Our mindset will be bent toward selflessness.

God uses us, not because he has to, but because He desires us, because in blessing others with our lives, He brings honor and glory to Himself. That alone should humble us beyond measure.

Great post, Jenni.

By: Dad

Dad — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:11:14 +0000

Jenni,

This couldn’t be more true. I have spent 30 plus years in a management role. I have heard this statement made way to offen. I agree 100% with what you have to say and wish management would appreciate the good employees they have. You can not replace experience and the good that employees bring to the organization. I have fought this battle all my life. Everyone is not replaceable.

Very good point.

By: Dwight

Dwight — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:42:43 +0000

Jenni,

All I know is this: I’ve never had a superior to look at me through your eyes….which are the eyes of Jesus. I would be honored to work under you. I can hardly see this BlackBerry screen for the tears….

In Christ,
Dwight

By: Jenni Catron

Jenni Catron — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:11:32 +0000

@Pete Wilson – good clarity… thanks for adding to it!

By: Pete Wilson

Pete Wilson — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:55:41 +0000

Maybe a good distinction is “positions are replaceable, but people aren’t”. The reality is I can be replaced as pastor of this church. I have no doubt of that. I also need to realize and accept this in order to find balance in my life. The only place I’m not replaceable is at home. My kids can’t find another dad. My wife can’t find another husband (as long as I still hold the title of dad and husband).

But, while my position can be replaced, my unique personality and style can’t. Therefore the most important value I add to the church I lead in is to be myself!

Great thoughts Jenni.