A Pixar Church

Pixar has released another masterpiece, at least according to reviews.  (My own favorite review site gave it 4 out 4 stars. They also had an interview with Up's director, Pete Docter, that might interest you.) A couple of days ago, in conjunction with the release of Up, Google News picked up this story about Pixar.  As I read it, I couldn't help but think that the Church needs to not just be more like Pixar, but set the trend in servant leadership, humility, and selfless giving:

"[D]espite the fact that [some of the famous previously named Pixar directors] won two Oscars apiece, ego or competitiveness never seem to get in the way of putting out a singular product.

"We kind of sit with them, and kind of hammer it out together, and we do the same with their films," says Rivera, of the scripting, film and fine-tuning processes.

"Everybody is very selfless about wanting to make the movies as best they can, even if they're not immediately involved with them," adds Docter.

It's a point that feels especially relevant in a time of collapsing industries and increasing free agency and layoffs. Pixar's success reminds us that we need to get back to a place where we've all got one another's backs."

I am very thankful I work at a "Pixar" church!  It's great being with staff who don't care who gets the credit, as long as the Kingdom is advancing in people's lives.  They work hard (probably too hard!), but they aren't trying to position themselves for accolades, awards, promotions, and more.  Oh, that it was this way everwhere!