The Chainsaw Equation

The Symbol of our Work Together.

At the heart of the Monadnock Center’s mission lies the concept of the Chainsaw Equation, a powerful metaphor that encapsulates our approach to context-specific care missions and ministry. This section delves into the significance of this symbol and how it guides our work toward proactive engagement and meaningful impact.

The Chainsaw Equation

Resourcing with the Monadnock Center

When we table at events… We come with the nice signage… The candy… the brochures… But at the center of our table is our attention-getter – a chainsaw. What we call the chainsaw equation has become the best way we know of to talk about our work as it extends to context-specific care missions and ministry.

In all forms of mission and ministry, the critical foundation is a combination of the work that is taken before, during, or after a storm. Integral to any task is the development of the resources, connections, and training to step quicker into the moments that a church, faith community, or organization feels called.

We focus on building connections so that we can show the world faith in action, and develop those foundations that are perceived as authentic and relevant faith in action. Models of Care are tools – perhaps like a chainsaw.

The chainsaw is a symbol for that work. As a tool, it not only works best in the cleanup of a storm, but it is useless if the chain isn’t oiled or people don’t know how to use the tool.

Our work takes four steps.

First, the center partners with churches, and individuals to identify where and how care mission & ministry is most adequately expressed in their community.

Second, we partner to determine a response that lays the groundwork for developing the methods of becoming agents of care across the community in a proactive way.

Third, we resource communities so they can be equipped to respond effectively and quickly to both the next storm and to envision how the storm has potential to change over time.

Finally… We are committed to aligning missions & ministries to a wider community focused on spiritual care as both a means of Grace and expression of our faith.

The Monadnock Center

The Chainsaw Equation

The Symbol of our Work Together.

The Chainsaw Equation

Resourcing with the Monadnock Center

Our work takes four steps.

First, the center partners with churches, and individuals to identify where and how care mission & ministry is most adequately expressed in their community.

Second, we partner to determine a response that lays the groundwork for developing the methods of becoming agents of care across the community in a proactive way.

Third, we resource communities so they can be equipped to respond effectively and quickly to both the next storm and to envision how the storm has potential to change over time.

Finally… We are committed to aligning missions & ministries to a wider community focused on spiritual care as both a means of Grace and expression of our faith.

How We Ensure the chainsaw is sharp