Why and how religion and science must change. A detailed description of the true role of both religion and science. Describes how both religion and science must change if they are to fulfil their roles in the new age. Describes the spiritual cycles that have gradually raised human beings towards a complete understanding of their relationship to God.
Jesus' call for action. Jesus calls for the formation of two new organizations that can help people attain a deeper understanding of the universal spiritual path that transcends all man-made divisions.

The following discourses explain the challenges faced by spiritual organizations in this day and age. Many people have observed that churches tend to become rigid with age and that this rigidity prevents them from adapting to the changing needs of their members. How can churches avoid becoming stagnant so that they can change with the times?

NOTE: These teachings were written by Kim Michaels with inspiration from Jesus.
What destroys a religion? Why do so many religions turn rigid and dogmatic? Why do so many religions claim that they have the only path to salvation? Why do some religious organizations fragment or become consumed by power struggles or conflicts?
The Creators and the Organizers. A successful organization is a balanced organization. It has the proper balance between people with creative tendencies, the Creators, and people with organizing tendencies, the Organizers. If such people become unbalanced, the Creators turn rebels and the Organizers turn judges. Often, the rebels leave, and the judges take over, making the organization rigid and dogmatic.
A new approach for a new age. The only constant is constant change. I an organization cannot change, it cannot continue to meet the needs of its members. Why do some organizations become rigid and unable to change with the times? Is a new approach to religion needed in the present age, an approach that does away with centralized control?
Building community. In the new age, people are looking for community. They no longer want to be blind followers, they want to be engaged in their church. Successful churches must allow and encourage all members to take active part in the organization, even in leadership and decision making.
Overcoming elitism. In the old age, most churches had a centralized leadership that promotes an elitist culture. In the new age, elitism must go. Otherwise, you cannot engage members and build a true sense of community.
Growth requires freedom. In the new age, it is essential for churches to allow and encourage freedom and diversity. Therefore, the growth of a centralized organization must never become a goal in itself. A spiritual organization must be seen as the means to an end, namely to serve God’s purpose of raising people’s consciousness and understanding. Therefore, religious teachings must be given unconditionally with no strings attached.
Balance is key. Conflict can only be resolved when a critical mass of members attain a certain level of Christhood. Only through Christhood can people see beyond the Cain consciousness that causes people to see each other as enemies. This state of consciousness makes a person want to get rid of anyone who is different. The key to overcoming this state of consciousness is non-attachment. This is also the key to creating productive debates that resolve conflicts instead of solidifying them.
Progressive revelation is essential to survival. The only constant is constant change. As the fate of the dinosaurs clearly demonstrates, a species that cannot adapt to changes in its environment will inevitably become extinct. This is also true for a spiritual or religious organization.
 

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The challenge of spiritual organizations