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Trusting the Spirit
In response to the news that choosing by lot had been part of the selection process, someone commented that it was good to see us trusting the Spirit just a little. What do you think?
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April 29, 2015
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Clear the Decks
I once read that organizations should periodically clear the decks, disband every committee, and run lean for a season. Classes may soon be given the opportunity to do something like this...
April 7, 2015
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Diakonia Redux: Will Deacons Get a Voice?
I am not sure I’ve ever heard a deacon speak up at classis. We will soon be able to test whether this is simply a failure of my own perception.
June 9, 2014
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Long Goodbye
The succession plan outlined in the Board of Trustees (BOT) supplement to the Agenda for Synod indicates that both the previous interim Executive Director and deputy Executive Director will continue on in other roles until March of 2015. Does any other organization work this way?
October 2, 2013
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(shep)Herding?
There is much I like about the shepherding model. I especially like the emphasis on listening. I just think that the listening should take place sooner.