I'd like to prove Eddie Gibb (in a quote from ChurchNext) wrong, since I work for a denomination . . . but then he does begin with 'Generally . . . ' Still, a great challenge to contribute as objectively and as best I can.
"Generally, those most aware of the cultural shift from modernity to postmodernity are people who are not locked into the power structures. Those who shoulder the responsibility for the functioning and survival of hierarchies and local churches tend to be too preoccupied in bailing out the boat to be setting anew course. Change agents are most likely to be pioneering church planters who have no congregational history to deal with and who are immersed in the culture of the people they endeavour to reach."
Andrew Grove writes: "People who have no emotional stake in a decision can see what needs to be done sooner."
