As you know, our process of reaffirming our shepherds for the next two years concludes today. Richard Dostie, David Frost, Chip McGehee, Dan Nix, and Tom McTighe have placed themselves before us as willing to serve. You have the opportunity to decide whether you want them to continue their service.
If you have not already done so, please respond to the Survey Monkey email (dated February 28) by the end of Sunday. Husbands and wives are asked to submit responses separately. If you do not have email access, or if for some reason, you do not receive the survey monkey via email, you may fill out an affirmation ballot and leave your completed ballot in the box at the Welcome Center. For the paper ballots, only signed forms will be considered. Husbands and wives may share one ballot and both sign it, or they may fill out separate ballots.
If you do not wish for one or more of our elders to continue serving, you have the opportunity to state your reasoning in a confidential way if you choose. Elders who receive a minimum of 75 percent yes of votes submitted will be reinstalled as shepherds on March 28.
Whether in this reaffirmation season or any time, if you have any questions or concerns about any of our shepherds, individually or collectively, or you have concerns about our overall direction, don’t hesitate to reach out to any of them. They eagerly desire to know what’s on our hearts.
Most importantly, keep praying for all our leaders and for the Mandarin Family as we work together to guide people into a growing relationship with Jesus.
-Mike Johnson