3. Establish graphic standards.
Early Christianity used more than a couple of symbols. Emperor
Constantine saw a vision of the Chi Rho (the first two letters of Christ
in Greek). which inspired him to take up God's standard and spread the
church across the known world. The fish is a popular sign even today.
But very early on it was code among a persecuted people. Eventually,
Christianity settled on the cross as reminder to the faithful of
Christ's sacrifice for all sins, and a death from which Jesus rose. This
remains the most common Christian symbol today.
4. Implement internal branding programs to reward employees for behaving in ways that are consistent with the brand personality.
Christ was most certainly consistent in his behavior. And his message for following the brand was direct and simple:
4. Implement internal branding programs to reward employees for behaving in ways that are consistent with the brand personality.
This is where things get sticky in Christianity. Early Christianity was more "advential" in that they truly believed the risen Jesus would return any moment. Plus there were the persecutions. So early Christians endured and sacrificed—walking paths not wholly dissimilar to Christ's.
Then there is the less pleasant period of the Church when it becomes less about the divine and more about the corruption of power—the heretic trials, inquisitions, Crusades, and the suppression of knowledge. The reward for good behavior, as prescribed by church authority, was that you wouldn't be skinned alive, boiled, flogged, or some such unpleasant treatment. If so, then you were being purified for Heaven. You're welcome!
However, the real incentive for living a life in the footsteps of Jesus are in his root message:
Heaven awaits those who follow in Christ's footsteps.
Stated another way: "The way to the Father is through me."5. Consistently and uniquely execute the branding program.
Christ was most certainly consistent in his behavior. And his message for following the brand was direct and simple:
