Seth Godin wrote on May 20, 2026, about changing the function of something that already exists:

Functional transformation doesn’t ask us to build something new from scratch. It requires us to look at what already exists and see possibilities others have missed.

This is how industries evolve. Not always through invention, but through transformation.

Sometimes, we make an impact by transforming the function of what already exists.

It’s the kind of thing Neil Hudson advocates in his book Imagine Church (strongly recommend). He calls the concept “the one-degree shift.” For example, how could the worship service hour be used more fruitfully? Already, I notice, our new pastor has put the meet/greet time earlier in the service and makes it last longer. That certainly adds to community and “fellowship.”

Here’s an idea: No matter where I’m preaching, no one can stop me from adding a meditation minute at the end, having them think and pray about what they want to apply. I’m going to try it when I preach on June 28. I have added this to the end of the sermon:

Let’s pray and as we do, I want to give you a few minutes to look back over the text and any notes you might have made. James 1.22 says, “Do not  merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says!” What does God want you to do with what you heard this morning?

Let’s take a couple of minutes to ask Him…

I’ll let you know how it turns out.