2005
Gil Wade Stafford
Understanding the Faith Stage of An Institution in Transition
Do institutions exhibit stages of faith development much like individuals? And if so could leaders make strategic decisions based upon that understanding? This thesis is built upon the seminal work of James W. Fowler and his stages of faith development. A matrix of questions was developed which could then be applied to the institution. This thesis suggests that faith based institutions can possibly determine their stage of faith development. The thesis concludes that knowing the institution’s stage of faith development would provide leaders with crucial information in the decision making process concerning change.