Context: Vacation Bible School Culmination and Celebration Event
Date/Time: 6/29/08
Place: Christ's Community Church
Duration: 1.0 hour and 20 minutes
Descriptive Notes: Dr./Pastor Randy Wieland and his team of adults and students wrapped up their week of Vacation Bible School. Over the past week, up to 160 students and numerous adults participated in the Power Lab planned curriculum. Many different people came together to pull off the event. During tonight's activity, the church was filled to watch the children sing the songs that accompanied the Power Lab curriculum.
Reflective Notes: Per the title of this blog and in relationship to me making the connection between running a church and a school, I needed to comment on the "hat" that I witnessed my mentor wearing tonight (Actually all week long). I was only able to see Randy in his role as Pyro PR on Friday for a little bit of time. Randy spent at least half of the past work week in a role that required hair coloring, the wearing of a white lab coat, the displaying of his sinister laugh, and of course, sharing insight of the Bible. In relation to the running of a school or working within our educational leadership setting, I know that there are times when we are asked to do things that may be out of the norm or may cause us to take a turn in the normal operations of our daily life. We do the things we need to do in order to make our organization a better one. As I think about what Randy was doing during the week and during this culmination activity, I see him building relationships with kids and with parents from within the community in which the church is located. His role and his up front real connection with people, will bring more credibility to the church, ultimately allowing him to fulfill the mission of his job.
I can also apply some of the emails on leadership and change to this experience. Do you think this activity and VBS were strategically planned? OF COURSE! Look at the success. Nice job Dr. Wieland and thanks for giving me insight into how things turn out successful for Christ's Community Church.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Celebration and Saying Goodbye
Time spent in celebration and in watching Dr. / Pastor Randy Wieland bid farewell to a much loved Youth Pastor. The 2 hour (5:30 - 7:30) night went as follows:
1. P.R. welcoming the group, saying a few words about Jay's celebration, giving recognition to the small group who organized the food, and then dismissing certain tables to get their food.
2. Time for eating.
3. A "Blues Brothers" skit was done with a little review and fun on Jay's life.
4. Randy took the stage again and brought up a person from a variety of ministries that Jay touched. Those people said a few words and reflected on how Jay has touched them or parts of other's lives.
5. Celebration ended with Randy and the team saying a prayer for safe travels and many blessing upon Jay's new job opportunity.
Leadership essentials from Dr. / Pastor Wieland include:
1. The honoring and recognition of key staff members.
2. Letting those that have significant relationships have a sense of closure in a positive manner.
3. Being real and showing emotion in front of his congregation.
4. Getting all team members involved = delegation.
1. P.R. welcoming the group, saying a few words about Jay's celebration, giving recognition to the small group who organized the food, and then dismissing certain tables to get their food.
2. Time for eating.
3. A "Blues Brothers" skit was done with a little review and fun on Jay's life.
4. Randy took the stage again and brought up a person from a variety of ministries that Jay touched. Those people said a few words and reflected on how Jay has touched them or parts of other's lives.
5. Celebration ended with Randy and the team saying a prayer for safe travels and many blessing upon Jay's new job opportunity.
Leadership essentials from Dr. / Pastor Wieland include:
1. The honoring and recognition of key staff members.
2. Letting those that have significant relationships have a sense of closure in a positive manner.
3. Being real and showing emotion in front of his congregation.
4. Getting all team members involved = delegation.
Face to Face with Destiny - Super Hero series
Context: Message being presented to congregation
Date/Time: 6/22/08
Place: Christ's Community Church
Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Descriptive Notes: The message was given by Dr. / Pastor Wieland and lasted near 1 hour and 45 minutes. Some significant points that were brought about were:
1. Conversation on Membership versus Partnership
2. Superheroes are ordinary people with an extraordinary calling.
3. List of five excuses for not doing what you are asked of by GOD (Who me, Who are you, What if, I don't speak well, NO, not me)
4. Blessings are withdrawn from those who wine and ultimately, don't do what is asked of them.
Reflective Notes:1. Dr. / Pastor Wieland made a nice connection with two superheroes that we can all relate to, Spiderman and Moses. Both characters came from within the ranks and needed some type of intervention to begin their leadership stories. Not only were they given a charge, they both had their own reasons for not wanting to participate and came up with excuses (See five excuses above which were used by Moses in conversation with God). As I listened to the message and tried to relate it to the public education system, I began to think about staff members that have used each of those five excuses with me. (I sure hope I don't use them with my supervisor.) One that particularly stood out was the "What If". Some people are really good about seeing the negatives, compared to the potential and power behind certain initiatives. I guess that is the power behind good leadership; being able to bring those people along with you so that they get to experience all of the blessings that come with the intervention, program, change. Another piece that Randy brought out was that we are all given certain gifts, talents, and tools. Basically, we have been given all that we need in order to positively influence our world, workplace, situation. In Dr. / Pastor Wieland's message, we are to influence others for God's kingdom. Again, another good message and a lot of things to relate to the public education setting.
Date/Time: 6/22/08
Place: Christ's Community Church
Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Descriptive Notes: The message was given by Dr. / Pastor Wieland and lasted near 1 hour and 45 minutes. Some significant points that were brought about were:
1. Conversation on Membership versus Partnership
2. Superheroes are ordinary people with an extraordinary calling.
3. List of five excuses for not doing what you are asked of by GOD (Who me, Who are you, What if, I don't speak well, NO, not me)
4. Blessings are withdrawn from those who wine and ultimately, don't do what is asked of them.
Reflective Notes:1. Dr. / Pastor Wieland made a nice connection with two superheroes that we can all relate to, Spiderman and Moses. Both characters came from within the ranks and needed some type of intervention to begin their leadership stories. Not only were they given a charge, they both had their own reasons for not wanting to participate and came up with excuses (See five excuses above which were used by Moses in conversation with God). As I listened to the message and tried to relate it to the public education system, I began to think about staff members that have used each of those five excuses with me. (I sure hope I don't use them with my supervisor.) One that particularly stood out was the "What If". Some people are really good about seeing the negatives, compared to the potential and power behind certain initiatives. I guess that is the power behind good leadership; being able to bring those people along with you so that they get to experience all of the blessings that come with the intervention, program, change. Another piece that Randy brought out was that we are all given certain gifts, talents, and tools. Basically, we have been given all that we need in order to positively influence our world, workplace, situation. In Dr. / Pastor Wieland's message, we are to influence others for God's kingdom. Again, another good message and a lot of things to relate to the public education setting.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Admin. meeting on June 16, 2008
Context: Administrative meeting with Randy, Fred, and CD
Date/Time: 6/ 16/ 08
Place: Randy's Office at CCC
Duration: 1.0 hour and 45 minutes
Descriptive Notes: This meeting was run by Pastor Randy. Using an agenda, Randy led all of the participants in quite time, prayer, reflection, and conversation on a variety of topics:
Devotion on Leadership - Getting Along Together
Structure Review and Reports - Deacons / Elders = Future and past Deacons / Elders have expressed interested in participating in gifts based ministries.
Pastoral Care and Accountability - PR is very busy this summer and hopes in summers to come that he is not responsible or as involved (As a direct participant) in so many areas and activities.
Finances - Moving forward on some additions/changes in the church. Costs about $25,000.00
Visioning for the future - Alternative Income streams = redc.com / Ebay store
Upcoming events - Celebrations for partners in church who will be leaving our congregation and a Community Movie Night put together in July by Fred.
Reflective Notes:
A basic reflection from this meeting is to note how many things that Randy is involved with. All of the items are to also continually reflect the Vision/Mission of the church. I find that piece key as I believe that we need to always match our actions with our vision for our schools. As a Principal, I used our school improvement plan to serve as the guiding document for the actions and expenditures of our staff.
Date/Time: 6/ 16/ 08
Place: Randy's Office at CCC
Duration: 1.0 hour and 45 minutes
Descriptive Notes: This meeting was run by Pastor Randy. Using an agenda, Randy led all of the participants in quite time, prayer, reflection, and conversation on a variety of topics:
Devotion on Leadership - Getting Along Together
Structure Review and Reports - Deacons / Elders = Future and past Deacons / Elders have expressed interested in participating in gifts based ministries.
Pastoral Care and Accountability - PR is very busy this summer and hopes in summers to come that he is not responsible or as involved (As a direct participant) in so many areas and activities.
Finances - Moving forward on some additions/changes in the church. Costs about $25,000.00
Visioning for the future - Alternative Income streams = redc.com / Ebay store
Upcoming events - Celebrations for partners in church who will be leaving our congregation and a Community Movie Night put together in July by Fred.
Reflective Notes:
A basic reflection from this meeting is to note how many things that Randy is involved with. All of the items are to also continually reflect the Vision/Mission of the church. I find that piece key as I believe that we need to always match our actions with our vision for our schools. As a Principal, I used our school improvement plan to serve as the guiding document for the actions and expenditures of our staff.
Issues that face PR in the church
Context: Casual, but strategic conversation with Dr. / Pastor Randy Wieland
Date/Time: 6/ 16/ 08
Place: Randy's Office at CCC
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Descriptive Notes:
Reflective Notes: (Please see posted assignment # 2 on discussion board in our class blackboard.)
Other items of reflection include the fact that Randy really does implore pieces of management that we do in our schools: building a team in terms of professionalism, coaching folks through tough or uncomfortable situations, and working toward highlighting people's gifts (not their faults).
Date/Time: 6/ 16/ 08
Place: Randy's Office at CCC
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Descriptive Notes:
Reflective Notes: (Please see posted assignment # 2 on discussion board in our class blackboard.)
Other items of reflection include the fact that Randy really does implore pieces of management that we do in our schools: building a team in terms of professionalism, coaching folks through tough or uncomfortable situations, and working toward highlighting people's gifts (not their faults).
Sunday, June 8, 2008
"When Love Comes Calling" and Leadership
Context: Message being presented to congregation
Date/Time: 6/8/08
Place: Christ's Community Church
Duration: Approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes
Descriptive Notes: The message was given by Dr. / Pastor Wieland and lasted near 1.5 hours. Some significant points that were brought about were:
1. Transformation of a person is action.
2. For complete change, a person needs to transform his/her Mind / Heart / Habits
3. Biblical reference to Romans 8: 9 - 11 / Proverbs 29:1 / Psalms 51:17
Reflective Notes:
1. Randy had a large amount of children up on the stage for his children's message. The relationship that he is building are another way for him to reach the parents/adults in our midst. This obviously applies to education as we must establish good relationships with our children and their parents in order to get maximum performance and to establish the best schools
2. Randy mentioned the difference between a make over and a transformation. With the make over being more on the surface, that is something that all school leaders have to deal with as we are subject to making changes in short periods of time. Often we can't get to the transformation period. If we are given time, we can reach deep and see some significant transformation with people and program.
3. Transformation either comes from the outside in or from the inside out. Another issue that we all deal with as leaders. The challenge that we face, is to find how people respond best and then to find how to continue to support the transformation. The hope that I have is that people will respond and will transform from the inside out. That does require a sense of humbleness and an ability to reflect. Reflection is at times innate, but can also be coached through strategic opportunities.
Date/Time: 6/8/08
Place: Christ's Community Church
Duration: Approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes
Descriptive Notes: The message was given by Dr. / Pastor Wieland and lasted near 1.5 hours. Some significant points that were brought about were:
1. Transformation of a person is action.
2. For complete change, a person needs to transform his/her Mind / Heart / Habits
3. Biblical reference to Romans 8: 9 - 11 / Proverbs 29:1 / Psalms 51:17
Reflective Notes:
1. Randy had a large amount of children up on the stage for his children's message. The relationship that he is building are another way for him to reach the parents/adults in our midst. This obviously applies to education as we must establish good relationships with our children and their parents in order to get maximum performance and to establish the best schools
2. Randy mentioned the difference between a make over and a transformation. With the make over being more on the surface, that is something that all school leaders have to deal with as we are subject to making changes in short periods of time. Often we can't get to the transformation period. If we are given time, we can reach deep and see some significant transformation with people and program.
3. Transformation either comes from the outside in or from the inside out. Another issue that we all deal with as leaders. The challenge that we face, is to find how people respond best and then to find how to continue to support the transformation. The hope that I have is that people will respond and will transform from the inside out. That does require a sense of humbleness and an ability to reflect. Reflection is at times innate, but can also be coached through strategic opportunities.
Leadership and Conversation with PR 5/7/08
Conversation with Dr. / Pastor Randy Wieland took place at Judy's apartment on 5/7/08 from approx. 6:00 - 7:00. Total Hours of interaction = 1 hour
Dr. Wieland and I had a chance to touch base and mingle about professional and personal matters. Topics covered included alternative income streams, travel life, as well as a variety of other nonessential items.
In terms of leadership, Dr. Wieland and I discussed the ability to delegate certain parts of your job. In my opinion, a very important skill in leadership. We also discussed the home market and the ability to purchase homes in auction as a way of gaining money for the church. This area of money making to help support efforts in the church in innovative and I believe a process long in the making. I have yet to enter into this partnership, but if my wife and I continue to have stability in our jobs, we will eventually do so.
Dr. Wieland and I had a chance to touch base and mingle about professional and personal matters. Topics covered included alternative income streams, travel life, as well as a variety of other nonessential items.
In terms of leadership, Dr. Wieland and I discussed the ability to delegate certain parts of your job. In my opinion, a very important skill in leadership. We also discussed the home market and the ability to purchase homes in auction as a way of gaining money for the church. This area of money making to help support efforts in the church in innovative and I believe a process long in the making. I have yet to enter into this partnership, but if my wife and I continue to have stability in our jobs, we will eventually do so.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Congregational Celebration on May 18
Meeting held on May 18 from 4:30 - 9:00 for a total of 4.5 hours
Mentor = Dr. / Pastor Randy Wieland
Notes and Agenda:
CELEBRATE!
Congregational Meeting and Servant appreciation
May 18, 2008
4:30-5:30 Eat, Mingle, Game, Redeem – Potato dinner was served by the youth of the church. Games were played and a Jumpie was set up for others to explore. Most people sat, ate, and caught up with small talk.
5:45-8:00 Meeting
A. Praise – Carolyn and praise band led the group in an assortment (Mix) of praise songs.
B. Celebrate the past year (in small groups first then present) – A game was played with groups seeing who could list the most accomplishments. The group made up of Connections folks was the winner.
C. Prayer as led by Pastor Randy
D. Celebrate the year to come
1. New Beginnings from program staff
Admin-Cindy – Provided a mini in-service on the use of the web-based program for partner information.
Children-Kelly – Highlighted many of the programs and focused on the partnership with Sunburst school and upcoming VBS
Youth-Jay – Highlighted many of the programs being offered to youth, as well as growing partnership with ASU West and Young Life.
Adult-Fred – Highlighted small groups, Conversation Café, and plans for summer.
Celebration Arts-Carolyn – Shared what is happening with praise team and within different services.
2. The dollars to make it happen: MFP
Lead pastor- PR
a. 501 (3)(c) Barry – Also tied into having companies match donations through the 501 C-3.
b. Alternative income streams-PR – Home buying project at Auction. New one coming June 6th.
c. New discipleship program
d. Remodel –PR – Discussed the adaptions to the Choir Loft as well as the addition of a baptismal.
e. Parking lot –PR – Rob gathering bids and working toward throwing some rock into the north part of our parking lot.
3. The structure to make it work: bylaws – Pastor Randy provided diagrams and much conversation to the partners on the proposed bylaws. Discussion took place on Admin team, Deacons, and Elders. A Question and Answer session followed where all had a chance to ask questions.
4. Q & A
E. Pray some more!
8:00 – 9:00 More Play, Redeem, Renew
Reflections: As mentioned in other posts, Dr. Wieland has a variety of leadership skills. Two that seemed to stand out during this celebration were his Moral Purpose (Michael Fullan) and his ability to get all of his staff involved in furthering the vision the has been built. As you can see from the notes, many of the church leaders had an opportunity to present what was happening in their area and illicit feedback from church goers. Dr. Wieland, has a Moral Purpose that is different from some other leaders as he does all things with a GOD perspective. Well, knowing him, he would probably be humble and honest and say that he hopes to. :-). I feel as a leader, that I should do the same, but also realize that I am not perfect and sometimes have to be placed in a tough situation to eventually make it a better one.
Admin. meeting on May 19, 2008
Context: Administrative meeting with Randy, Barry, Fred, Bruce and CD
Date/Time: 5/ 19/ 08
Place: Randy's Office at CCC
Duration: Approx. 2.0 hours and 45 minutes
Descriptive Notes: This meeting was run by Pastor Randy. Using an agenda, Randy led all of the participants in quite time, prayer, reflection, and conversation on a variety of topics:
Devotion on Leadership - Wanted Dead of Alive
Structure Review and Reports - Deacons / Elders = Need for more Deacons
Pastoral Care and Accountability
Finances
Visioning for the future - Alternative Income streams = redc.com
Upcoming events - Dr. Wieland expresses that June and July will be a crazy month for him.
Reflective Notes:
In this meeting, it is easy to see how many different ways that Randy's skills are needed and pulled. As most leaders do, Randy has to be able to speak to all of the mentioned areas in the agenda. As I reflect on the agenda and the topics covered, it also seems that Randy has a body of people that support his leadership and efforts geared towards moving the church along its Vision (To outreach to the community, establish more Christ followers, and to establish new churches as we can). As a leader, I also appreciate the fact that Randy and the church leadership team are looking for alternate income streams. At the school site level, I was always looking for ways to bring income into our schools. The money would be used for the students, teachers and community.
Date/Time: 5/ 19/ 08
Place: Randy's Office at CCC
Duration: Approx. 2.0 hours and 45 minutes
Descriptive Notes: This meeting was run by Pastor Randy. Using an agenda, Randy led all of the participants in quite time, prayer, reflection, and conversation on a variety of topics:
Devotion on Leadership - Wanted Dead of Alive
Structure Review and Reports - Deacons / Elders = Need for more Deacons
Pastoral Care and Accountability
Finances
Visioning for the future - Alternative Income streams = redc.com
Upcoming events - Dr. Wieland expresses that June and July will be a crazy month for him.
Reflective Notes:
In this meeting, it is easy to see how many different ways that Randy's skills are needed and pulled. As most leaders do, Randy has to be able to speak to all of the mentioned areas in the agenda. As I reflect on the agenda and the topics covered, it also seems that Randy has a body of people that support his leadership and efforts geared towards moving the church along its Vision (To outreach to the community, establish more Christ followers, and to establish new churches as we can). As a leader, I also appreciate the fact that Randy and the church leadership team are looking for alternate income streams. At the school site level, I was always looking for ways to bring income into our schools. The money would be used for the students, teachers and community.
Community Outreach and After school Program
Context: The Creation of an After school program for students from Sunburst Elementary School
Mentor: Dr. / Pastor Randy Wieland
Date/Time: 6-3-08 with Kelly D. / Karen D.
Place: Kelly D.'s office (Children's Ministry)
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Descriptive Notes: The basic outline of establishing an after school program for students in Grades 2- 6 was discussed with Kelly, Karen, and I. Kelly, as Director of Children's Ministry, meets with Dr. Wieland on a regular basis to discuss and to plan out this effort. During our meeting together, we reviewed advertisement efforts, the structure of the program, communication efforts that need to take place with the Principal of the school, as well as ways in which we can partner up with the school. Kelly also shared that she will be going to California to meet with the director of the SAY Yes program. This person will work with her and train her in ways of building and running this after school tutoring and child-care program.
Reflective Notes: Under Dr. Wieland's guidance, I believe that Kelly is moving this opportunity into an actual and tangible resource for the community. They have gone through DHS and have also reviewed ways to make this a drop-in program. They have also found strategic ways to integrate the church and its gifts into the needs of the school. As a former Principal of a school, I sure would have wished a church would have had the foresight to work with my team in the same manner. Another reason why I believe this partnership between church, 501 C3, and the school will be successful is because of Dr. Wieland's past experiences. As a youth pastor in California, he was able to establish a similar situation between his church and a neighboring school.
Mentor: Dr. / Pastor Randy Wieland
Date/Time: 6-3-08 with Kelly D. / Karen D.
Place: Kelly D.'s office (Children's Ministry)
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Descriptive Notes: The basic outline of establishing an after school program for students in Grades 2- 6 was discussed with Kelly, Karen, and I. Kelly, as Director of Children's Ministry, meets with Dr. Wieland on a regular basis to discuss and to plan out this effort. During our meeting together, we reviewed advertisement efforts, the structure of the program, communication efforts that need to take place with the Principal of the school, as well as ways in which we can partner up with the school. Kelly also shared that she will be going to California to meet with the director of the SAY Yes program. This person will work with her and train her in ways of building and running this after school tutoring and child-care program.
Reflective Notes: Under Dr. Wieland's guidance, I believe that Kelly is moving this opportunity into an actual and tangible resource for the community. They have gone through DHS and have also reviewed ways to make this a drop-in program. They have also found strategic ways to integrate the church and its gifts into the needs of the school. As a former Principal of a school, I sure would have wished a church would have had the foresight to work with my team in the same manner. Another reason why I believe this partnership between church, 501 C3, and the school will be successful is because of Dr. Wieland's past experiences. As a youth pastor in California, he was able to establish a similar situation between his church and a neighboring school.
Meetings with Deacons
Context: Attendance at Deacon meetings at the Church
Mentor: Dr. / Pastor Randy Wieland
Date/Time: = May 6 and June 3 from 6:30 - 8:00
Place: Church Youth Center
Duration: 1.5 hours each / Totaling 3 hours in meeting time.
Descriptive Notes: During this meetings, key representatives of the church who look to assist in important areas: Stewardship, Community Outreach, Missions, Care for Creation, etc.. meet to discuss top happenings, celebrations, as well as things that are needing to be addressed. In collaboration with Dr. Wieland, Lead Deacon, Fred Bates, serves as agenda planner and does lead the meeting. Topics discussed during the meetings included the worshiping offering status, the Helping Hand ministry, deacon nominations, as well as events that would be happening at the church during the summer.
Reflective Notes: It is important to have Deacons within the church to assist in providing for the congregational needs and to support Randy in the many facets of his job. Randy, through Fred Bates, has given charge to the Deacons in running and even starting new ministries or growth opportunities for people. As an example, Ron, a licensed contractor from within the church, has put forth work days for people to come together to fix and clean-up the church. With these work days, we are saving money and also bringing people together for a common cause (Building relationships on behalf of Christ). Randy's leadership skill of giving up all control and letting his people do things that are good for the church body and community can be seen within the group of Deacons.
Mentor: Dr. / Pastor Randy Wieland
Date/Time: = May 6 and June 3 from 6:30 - 8:00
Place: Church Youth Center
Duration: 1.5 hours each / Totaling 3 hours in meeting time.
Descriptive Notes: During this meetings, key representatives of the church who look to assist in important areas: Stewardship, Community Outreach, Missions, Care for Creation, etc.. meet to discuss top happenings, celebrations, as well as things that are needing to be addressed. In collaboration with Dr. Wieland, Lead Deacon, Fred Bates, serves as agenda planner and does lead the meeting. Topics discussed during the meetings included the worshiping offering status, the Helping Hand ministry, deacon nominations, as well as events that would be happening at the church during the summer.
Reflective Notes: It is important to have Deacons within the church to assist in providing for the congregational needs and to support Randy in the many facets of his job. Randy, through Fred Bates, has given charge to the Deacons in running and even starting new ministries or growth opportunities for people. As an example, Ron, a licensed contractor from within the church, has put forth work days for people to come together to fix and clean-up the church. With these work days, we are saving money and also bringing people together for a common cause (Building relationships on behalf of Christ). Randy's leadership skill of giving up all control and letting his people do things that are good for the church body and community can be seen within the group of Deacons.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Other services and Reviews
Context: Variety of Services
Meeting #: 3, etc.....
Date/Time: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, and 6/1/08 from approximately 11:00 to 12:30 for each session.
Place: Santcuary at CCC
Duration: Total of hours = 8.0
Descriptive Notes: Services focused on the following topics in order of date as seen above:
1. What is the Purpose of My Life?
2. Definition of Pentacost
3. Vision of Your life and Church
4. Having Childlike Faith (Lucy from Chronicals of Narnia series)
5. Blowing the Horn of Hope (Perspective of Prince Caspian in Narnia series)
Reflective Notes:
During these times, I often reflect about Pastor Randy's cognitive and emotional strengths as a leader. Not only does he comprehend and present the Bible, he does it in a way that is meant to connect with the common folk (Building on Relationships). In my opinion, Randy has found and has used the gift of being verbal. He is a top-notch story teller and is able to bring out emotion in himself and in his listeners. (I am curious how you mastered this art.) When I was a Principal, I was always concerned that I wouldn't be able to present enough passion to my teachers. As I learned, that wasn't a problem when it was a topic that I had invested much time and energy. Some more common components of Randy's presentations include his ability to work the crowd with his eyes and stance, tie back information to situations that people can relate to, and use visuals and graphics to further a point of the message. Randy, thanks for being a good example of a leader in the role of information provider.
Meeting #: 3, etc.....
Date/Time: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, and 6/1/08 from approximately 11:00 to 12:30 for each session.
Place: Santcuary at CCC
Duration: Total of hours = 8.0
Descriptive Notes: Services focused on the following topics in order of date as seen above:
1. What is the Purpose of My Life?
2. Definition of Pentacost
3. Vision of Your life and Church
4. Having Childlike Faith (Lucy from Chronicals of Narnia series)
5. Blowing the Horn of Hope (Perspective of Prince Caspian in Narnia series)
Reflective Notes:
During these times, I often reflect about Pastor Randy's cognitive and emotional strengths as a leader. Not only does he comprehend and present the Bible, he does it in a way that is meant to connect with the common folk (Building on Relationships). In my opinion, Randy has found and has used the gift of being verbal. He is a top-notch story teller and is able to bring out emotion in himself and in his listeners. (I am curious how you mastered this art.) When I was a Principal, I was always concerned that I wouldn't be able to present enough passion to my teachers. As I learned, that wasn't a problem when it was a topic that I had invested much time and energy. Some more common components of Randy's presentations include his ability to work the crowd with his eyes and stance, tie back information to situations that people can relate to, and use visuals and graphics to further a point of the message. Randy, thanks for being a good example of a leader in the role of information provider.
AmeriKids 4/27
Context: AmeriKids
Meeting #: 2
Date/Time: 4/27/08
Place: Sanctuary at CCC
Duration: 1.5 hours
Descriptive Notes: This service was offered by the Children's Ministry of CCC.
Pastor Randy was present and said a few things during the service, but mostly allowed the children to run the service. The church was decorated in Red/White/Blue and was seen as a festive environment.
Reflective Notes:
During these types of services, I believe that Randy knows that there are mixed feelings from his parishioners. Some feel that they always need to be fed by direct instruction, while others look forward to seeing what children can do on behalf of a particular ministry. I imagine that this is where Randy balances out the pros and cons and has to consider how to encourage and nurture enthusiasm among his paid and volunteer staff.
Meeting #: 2
Date/Time: 4/27/08
Place: Sanctuary at CCC
Duration: 1.5 hours
Descriptive Notes: This service was offered by the Children's Ministry of CCC.
Pastor Randy was present and said a few things during the service, but mostly allowed the children to run the service. The church was decorated in Red/White/Blue and was seen as a festive environment.
Reflective Notes:
During these types of services, I believe that Randy knows that there are mixed feelings from his parishioners. Some feel that they always need to be fed by direct instruction, while others look forward to seeing what children can do on behalf of a particular ministry. I imagine that this is where Randy balances out the pros and cons and has to consider how to encourage and nurture enthusiasm among his paid and volunteer staff.
Admin. meeting on April 21, 2008
Context: Administrative meeting with Randy, Barry, and CD
Meeting #: 1
Date/Time: 4/21/08
Place: Randy's Office at CCC
Duration: Approx. 2.0 hours and 45 minutes
Descriptive Notes: This meeting was run by Pastor Randy. Using an agenda, Randy led Barry and I in quite time, prayer, reflection, and conversation on a variety of topics:
Devotion on Leadership - Who Owns a Congregation by Dan Hotchkiss
Structure Review and Reports - Deacons / Elders
Pastoral Care and Accountability
Finances
Visioning for the future - Alternative Income streams
Upcoming events - May 18 / Congregational Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation
Reflective Notes:
As a leader of a church, Pastor Randy is privileged to an enormous amount of information on the people and lives of the church goers. In order for certain practices or systems to take place, it is his role to relay that information on to others in leadership positions. How is this done and is it done effectively? During this meeting, I found Randy to be organized and efficient in following his agenda. He was able to process the day to day operations along with heavy items and then present them in a manner that leads his Admin. team to work and to support the church. Randy also discussed possible plans for remodeling a portion of the church. This project, in collaboration with the Finance team, is one that is needed at the church. However, this is a project that will cause some people in the church to experience some negative emotion. I will be curious to see what happens to our congregants when P.R. and others begin this project!
Meeting #: 1
Date/Time: 4/21/08
Place: Randy's Office at CCC
Duration: Approx. 2.0 hours and 45 minutes
Descriptive Notes: This meeting was run by Pastor Randy. Using an agenda, Randy led Barry and I in quite time, prayer, reflection, and conversation on a variety of topics:
Devotion on Leadership - Who Owns a Congregation by Dan Hotchkiss
Structure Review and Reports - Deacons / Elders
Pastoral Care and Accountability
Finances
Visioning for the future - Alternative Income streams
Upcoming events - May 18 / Congregational Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation
Reflective Notes:
As a leader of a church, Pastor Randy is privileged to an enormous amount of information on the people and lives of the church goers. In order for certain practices or systems to take place, it is his role to relay that information on to others in leadership positions. How is this done and is it done effectively? During this meeting, I found Randy to be organized and efficient in following his agenda. He was able to process the day to day operations along with heavy items and then present them in a manner that leads his Admin. team to work and to support the church. Randy also discussed possible plans for remodeling a portion of the church. This project, in collaboration with the Finance team, is one that is needed at the church. However, this is a project that will cause some people in the church to experience some negative emotion. I will be curious to see what happens to our congregants when P.R. and others begin this project!
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