culture.”5 The “petals” in this diagram are “the manifestations of culture which result from the influence of the paradigm.”6 Most change programs concentrate on the petals; that is, they try to effect change by looking at structures, systems, and processes. Experience shows us that these initiatives usually have limited success. Church consultant Bill Easum is right when he notes that “following Jesus into the mission field is either impossible or extremely difficult for the vast majority of congregations