It’s back to school and school-like routines for our Siblings in Christ, and us adults find ourselves in the fall vibe too. A rising tool in working with children and youth is being employed by educators, parents and coaches. It’s called the Growth Mindset, and we think it’s time for United Church leaders and congregations to embrace it as well. A growth mindset is about identifying fixed thinking (too far, costs too much, there’s no one else who can cover my role) that travel along fixed pathways in our brains, then writing new phrases that, when used instead of the fixed thinking messages, wire new connections in the incredible plasticity of our brains. Google ‘growth mindset’ and allow yourself a few minutes to read and wonder. Invite yourself to identify one or two places in your ministry where employing a growth mindset practice will benefit you and those you serve. Rise from where you’re rooted! #growthmindset #growthmindsetforchurchleaders #nothingisimpossibleingod #holyshift #risingfromwherewearerooted #leadershift #unitedchurchofcanada #newpathways #sizemicupgrade