“I’m in” might mean different things.
For some it means joining, stepping into the circle. What’s expected? What’s going to happen? What’s it about?
For others, “I’m in” means all-in. What can I do? How can I help? How can I contribute and even become a leader?
Tempting, I think, to focus on the second group. Why not take the easier path and only partner with those who are all-in?
I suppose it depends on what you’re doing. Mountain climbing…everyone should probably be completely, totally all-in.
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In most cases, though, it’s a false divide. Our obsession with labeling people sort of reminds me of an old math joke: “There are three kinds of people: those who can count, and those who can’t.”
At the FREEDOM TOUR, we’re working to better welcome and engage with everyone who says, “I’m in.”
We absolutely need folks who are all-in. If I’m honest, I’m afraid we sometimes take their commitment for granted.
We also need better ways to encourage those who may be prepared to take a deeper, more active role. It’s too easy to dismiss a potential leader because we’ve mentally slapped a “participant” label on them.
For us, growing means much more than bigger. Growing means developing relationships with those who’ve already said, “I’m in.”
Whether you ride, walk, run, volunteer, or donate – it’s about bringing hope and freedom to kids rescued from human trafficking.