In 1906 Vilredo Pareto created a mathematical formula when he discovered that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. Today it is known as the 80/20 rule or the Pareto Principle. And it basically states that 80% of the effect comes from 20% of the cause.
For instance:
- 80% of the sales comes from 20% of customers.
- 80% of problems are caused by 20% of a company's staff.
- 80% of production is produced by 20% of workers.
- 80% of peas come from 20% of pea pods.
- 80% of wealth is owned by 20% of population.
- 80% of the time we only wear 20% of our favorite clothes.
- 80% of health care is use by 20 of the U.S. population.
- 80% of crimes are committed by 20% of criminals.
We could go on for quite some time giving examples of this principle, but I think you understand. This principle can also be found in the Church life. 80% of the work is done by 20% of the people. 80% of the finances are provided by 20% of the people. 80% of the problems are caused by 20% of people. 80% of the praying is done by 20% of the people. 80% of the congregation gets about 20% of what the pastor says.
As I pray for God's wisdom and guidance; I am asking for God to change those numbers for us. I know we have some challenging days ahead of us. We need to running on all cylinders. We need to have more committement to God's agenda to His plan. We need to invest into His economy! Some say that RHBC has a 80% chance at failure and a 20% chance at making the transition to a successful relocation. God has a different principle; we find it in Matthew 6:33.
Please begin to pray for the presence of God to fall on our Church. We need his presence as we seek to do His business!
Prayerfully,
Bro. Clayton
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