Retrenchments & Redundancy

Workers around the world has been suffering from pre-, present and post- retrenchment stress. No longer just a small portion of workers affected but the numbers affected exceeds millions worldwide.

Speaking about retrenchments, redundancy is also a word that do not distant itself from retrenchments.

Retrenchment is more like cutting costs/something because they have no other options.

Redundancy is more like excessive or something extra thus not needed.

It's amazing how Christians have made themselves redundant these days in the world. Gone are the days where Christians are needed to run schools, hospitals and care centres. What are the significance of Christians in the world today?

I believe a lot of Christians worldwide do not know that they're redundant or do not care if they're redundant. The impact of redundant Christians has greater adverse effects on the society. Governments and professional organisations are taking over what used to be Christianity's cup of tea.

However, governments are starting to struggle to keep up with the social concerns demands. The hard works of a volunteer is always much greater than a full time professionals whose aim is more financially motivated.

Governments around the world are spending billions and billions of dollars to help those who are retrenched or those sectors affected by recession. What about us? How much effort are we willing to put in? What can Christian leaders do to help make Christians become irredundant? What can churches do to help rectify the damages it has created?

One thing is for sure, we need to keep equipping ourselves to keep abreast if not, ahead with the world's need.

When should we start? NOW.....

CLMC has a big challenge ahead with new pastor & theological students. With so many things ahead, it's very important to focus on the important things first then going forward step by step.

Again, everything is good but not everything is right or beneficial at the moment. We need wisdom to determine which is our top priorities.

Will we be really be the beacon of light to the City of Melbourne or will we further make ourselves redundant in this ever growing Melbourne City?