Institutions and movements
Jesus led a movement in which described as the "Kingdom of God". A movement is characterized by a sense of an injustice that must be righted. A movement is not limited by buildings and programs, but is fueled by a deep sense that something must change. An institution, on the other hand, is a set structure characterized by programming, place, or participation. The church (little "c") is an institution, while the Church is to be a movement. Institutions in themselves are not bad, evil, or even remotely negative. Institutions are necessary particularly to stabilize a process. The institution of government is necessary to promote a civil society. Educational institutions need standardized approaches to education to maintain excellence and preparation. However, the Church was never meant to be an institution. The drawback of an institution is that its focus is on viability and sustainability. The focus becomes inward. For instance, a college with declinin