The New Testament Church of God Heritage Centre: A Site of Remembering: Sharing our Stories and their Impact on our Institutional Memory*

Abstract

This case study presents some of the significant learning outcomes in gathering, interpreting, sharing stories and the impact on our institutional memory. It places this article in a learning context; learning from past expressions and experiences for a better future. To this end it highlights the virtues associated with notions of what is commonly associated with the aims and objectives of a “Learning Organisation.” The case study emphasises the value of a “bottom up” story and not just telling it from the “big man's” perspective, from the point of view of a male dominated hierarchical organisation and in so doing, it recognises the valued contribution of our diverse demography. Sharing our stories within the context of heritage enables us to look at our Pentecostal tradition with respect and honesty whilst at the same time being open to new ways of seeing and thinking about our legacy.