Category Archives: Leadership
The Day After…
Last night’s meeting went well. There were some tense places where it is obvious we have some real differences in approach to openness in church leadership, but what I saw were men. They were fully human and gracious. I don’t … Continue reading
Reconciled
The meal and communion with the elders was fantastic! To a man they took responsibility for the way I and my family have been treated by E and how he miss-represented me and my family to them. I needed to … Continue reading
Litmus Test
Tonight is the big meeting. This is the one after removing E from leadership. This is the one where I make the call as to whether I rescind my resignation or keep it as written. The meeting is at my … Continue reading
Rabid Dogs Bite
SF, one of the pastors on staff, has worked very closely with E through the years. She has, in her words, become very close with E. She trusts him and considers him a friend. She understands what has happened, but … Continue reading
Rumbles of Freedom
This morning, when I told the church staff that E had been put on “indefinite sabbatical” there was a cheer. The room felt lighter. As we talked, cheers gave way to tears. E has been around a long time and … Continue reading
Wow.
Tonight, the elders manned up. They asked E to step down. Well, actually, they put him on an indefinite sabbatical. I don’t know exactly what that means, but they have removed him from all positions of leadership and he is … Continue reading
Two Decisions
My wife (SW) and I have been talking about this whole situation (shocked?). There are two separate decisions that will be made this week. At first, I thought they would be one and the same. I don’t think they are. The first … Continue reading
