What Has Been Accomplished @Sunridge?

Since July 1st a lot has been accomplished.  Much of it has been behind the scenes working with the elders, staff, and newly formed transition team.  Here’s an overview…

• Transition vision statement articulated (see previous post).
• Preaching team and schedule planned through Dec. (Gregg, Erin, Britt, Jed, Kevin Springer, and Dave Miles).  Prayerfully considering sermon series for January and beyond…
• Theological “reboot” in progress – “Christ-centered and gospel saturated” (see previous post)
• Emotional health/conflict resolution skill training activated in eldership, staff, and encouraged and made available throughout Sunridge (Making Peace, Prodigal God, and Emotionally Healthy Church).
• Skill training and ongoing dialogue implemented toward migration to a policy-based governance model (reading Leading Leaders).  A Fri night, Sat morning workshop scheduled for training elders, staff, and transition team (Nov 15-16).
• Eldership focus reformatted to “3D’s”: Direction, Doctrine, and Discipline – all in the context of prayer.
• Transition Team nominated, interviewed, commissioned, and meeting regularly to come alongside the elders and staff to help guide Sunridge through this transition season.
• Search Team Chairperson identified (Eric Anderson) and nominations for 4-5 team members underway.
• Mistrust between staff and elder team has been addressed and in process of healing.
• All staff role descriptions have been re-written with specific ministry objectives and personal growth goals established pending final approval.  Regular coaching and performance reviews to be scheduled and implemented.
• Summit 1 – Journey Wall planned for THIS Sun, Nov 3 from 3-6pm.
• Successful transition from Brian/Erin to Jed has been realized.
• Successful transition from Sarah to Tara has been realized (we still need to advertise the position – out of due diligence)
• Prayer Ministry Team has been re-initiated for Sun services (Bud and Sue leading this).
• Short-term missions trips have been reactivated and movement toward reestablishing a missions board is in progress (Lisa and Norm Purvis are leading this initiative).
• Bi-monthly Concerts of Worship and Prayer established with good potential for growth.  TBD – midweek or Sun evening??
• Quarterly Leadership Community Gatherings (LCG’s) initiated.
• “Pastor’s Blog” dedicated (mostly) to specific communication regarding transition is up-and-running.
• Performance review of Gregg scheduled to be initiated on Nov 10 – training to be led by Dave Miles.