41 min

Consider Carefully What You Do OC Church of Christ Sermons

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Drawing on the biblical story of Jehoshaphat and utilizing the process of assessment, failure, alarm, and renewal, Steve Staten outlines his findings and recommendations for the church. These include developing elders and deacons, team leadership models, making one another commitments, memorializing lessons from past challenges, and improving communication. The narrative concludes with the implementation of a new leadership structure and the instigation of phase three of the renewal process, focusing on continued collaboration, selection of long-term leadership, and sustaining spiritual and organizational health.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction: A Rainy Arrival and the Role of Curiosity
01:04 The Consultation Report: Preliminary Findings and Future Directions
01:53 Navigating Church Turbulence: Insights from Jehoshaphat's Story
04:20 Assessment and Renewal: Jehoshaphat's Leadership Lessons
09:05 Addressing OC's Challenges: From Staff Departure to Leadership Investigation
10:31 Phase Two: Organizational Restructuring and Community Feedback
11:19 Reconciliation and Mediation: Strategies for Healing and Understanding
14:53 Legacy Issues and Cultural Shifts: A Path Forward for the Church
16:30 Observations and Recommendations: Addressing Structural and Cultural Challenges
21:03 Exploring Conflict Resolution and Trust Building
22:08 Addressing Unresolved Conflicts and Leadership Challenges
23:00 Navigating Decision-Making and Communication in Church Leadership
23:41 The Importance of Policy, Authority, and Conflict of Interest
25:00 Visualizing Organizational Structure: From Maze to Clarity
26:29 Eldership Development and Church Leadership Reimagining
29:39 Memorializing Lessons and Embracing Repentance for Renewal
33:57 Fostering One Anotherness and Building a Supportive Community
35:52 Strategic Recommendations for Church Renewal and Communication
38:54 Concluding Thoughts and Future Leadership Transition
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OC Church of Christ

Drawing on the biblical story of Jehoshaphat and utilizing the process of assessment, failure, alarm, and renewal, Steve Staten outlines his findings and recommendations for the church. These include developing elders and deacons, team leadership models, making one another commitments, memorializing lessons from past challenges, and improving communication. The narrative concludes with the implementation of a new leadership structure and the instigation of phase three of the renewal process, focusing on continued collaboration, selection of long-term leadership, and sustaining spiritual and organizational health.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction: A Rainy Arrival and the Role of Curiosity
01:04 The Consultation Report: Preliminary Findings and Future Directions
01:53 Navigating Church Turbulence: Insights from Jehoshaphat's Story
04:20 Assessment and Renewal: Jehoshaphat's Leadership Lessons
09:05 Addressing OC's Challenges: From Staff Departure to Leadership Investigation
10:31 Phase Two: Organizational Restructuring and Community Feedback
11:19 Reconciliation and Mediation: Strategies for Healing and Understanding
14:53 Legacy Issues and Cultural Shifts: A Path Forward for the Church
16:30 Observations and Recommendations: Addressing Structural and Cultural Challenges
21:03 Exploring Conflict Resolution and Trust Building
22:08 Addressing Unresolved Conflicts and Leadership Challenges
23:00 Navigating Decision-Making and Communication in Church Leadership
23:41 The Importance of Policy, Authority, and Conflict of Interest
25:00 Visualizing Organizational Structure: From Maze to Clarity
26:29 Eldership Development and Church Leadership Reimagining
29:39 Memorializing Lessons and Embracing Repentance for Renewal
33:57 Fostering One Anotherness and Building a Supportive Community
35:52 Strategic Recommendations for Church Renewal and Communication
38:54 Concluding Thoughts and Future Leadership Transition
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OC Church of Christ

41 min