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The way our system presently works is that an administrator works his way up through our states and regions, effectively getting beneficial training to prepare them for larger assignments. But, in just this one aspect of our appointive system, we have one very large problem. That is:- No state or region gets the benefit of a sustained leadership/administrative vision.

Travis,

Who will nominate candidates?

Awesome!I have asked for years why we can't go to this type of system, it's very A/G to think this way lol.Cool thing is we could elect our own AB's & if they don't work out we reserve the right to vote them out. An AB from our state/region would be more aware of the culture & the personalities in ministry.Now ...what do we do to get this activated Empty nest syndrome is for the birds!Email me at: [email protected] planters are focused on just one thing ...introducing people to Jesus!

Any credentialed minister could nominate. The State Council could then inquire as to the availability and eligibility of the candidate. Those names could be presented at the state ministers meeting. Another option would be that the Ministers could nominate and the state council would elect.Obviously, both would have different ramifications. Either way, it would be a departure from our current method, which just could be better...and more considerate of both the respective states AND the administrator. People don't have to move around their whole life. It's healthy to plant roots and let your kids grow up in a place as opposed to spending your life moving from place to place first as a youth director and then as an overseer.

Any credentialed minister could nominate. The State Council could then inquire as to the availability and eligibility of the candidate. Those names could be presented at the state ministers meeting. Another option would be that the Ministers could nominate and the state council would elect.Obviously, both would have different ramifications. Either way, it would be a departure from our current method, which just could be better...and more considerate of both the respective states AND the administrator. People don't have to move around their whole life. It's healthy to plant roots and let your kids grow up in a place as opposed to spending your life moving from place to place first as a youth director and then as an overseer. While this system we are under has some benefits, we can value our people on both ends of this equation better. I think we can produce greater results as well.

Any credentialed minister could nominate. The State Council could then inquire as to the availability and eligibility of the candidate. Those names could be presented at the state ministers meeting. Another option would be that the Ministers could nominate and the state council would elect.Obviously, both would have different ramifications. Either way, it would be a departure from our current method, which just could be better...and more considerate of both the respective states AND the administrator. People don't have to move around their whole life. It's healthy to plant roots and let your kids grow up in a place as opposed to spending your life moving from place to place first as a youth director and then as an overseer. While this system we are under has some benefits, we can value our people on both ends of this equation better. I think we can produce greater results as well. Have you made this proposal before?

Cleveland will not trust states and regions beyond their influence to become autonomous. They will simply not trust pastors in far off regions and states to remain brand loyal. Ain't gonna happen.

former pastor and now a pew sitter... An idea way past it's time.Remembering how it is... If the ministers had time to think on it, I think it could pass. If passed the actual voting would have to be staggered or submit a 1st-3rd choices... But I am simple minded on big issues..This would be a BOON for each state methinks. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/

The cliques in each state are loving this idea. Block vote their leader in then they have they control over each church and who goes there (and who is out, of course).