As the officers’ meeting nears, I’d like to put forth a few ideas, based upon the feedback I’ve read in this thread. Like Abba, I am a relatively new officer to SoE who has little knowledge about the background and inner workings of this alliance.
First of all, I want to thank everyone who was viewed or posted feedback in this forum so far. Your ideas will serve to be valuable points in the ensuing discussion in TS. I think that I speak for the entire SOE leadership when I say that we truly appreciate any suggestions and constructive criticism that you can provide. Please continue to do so.
I also want to assure you of a crucial point: we will be sure to discuss in detail all of the things you’ve mentioned in this forum—and take action, as appropriate. I promise that your needs will be addressed. In addition, we will be taking detailed notes about what we discuss and what the Lord leads us to do. Our aim will be transparency, and no information shall be withheld.
Secondly, I want to voice my understanding for those who feel hurt, neglected, and frustrated. I realize that SoE leadership has indeed neglected its clear responsibilities to provide structure, order, communication, and vitality among its members and fellow guilds. I’m sorry. If it’s any consolation, I assure you that the SoE leadership will never again shirk from its duties and responsibilities. We’ve seen the dire consequences of doing so, and we take full responsibility for what has happened.
To those who feel frustrated and angry, I extent my sincerest apologies, and I ask for your patience as we seek the Lord’s guidance. To those who feel the sorrow, I extend to you the only thing I can: the comfort of the Lord’s hand and the gladness he provides. To those who are trying fervently to voice new ideas but fear they’re not being heard, I tell you this: we hear you, and the Lord hears you. Your needs will be addressed. Finally, to those who feel spurred to action and seek definitive change, I pledge to you this: we will collaboratively work together to find a solution and to effect change.
Lastly, I want ask for everyone’s patience as we discuss, deliberate, and take action. I urge you to remember us in your prayers, as we will be praying for you. I thank those whose forbearance and rebukes have allowed us to stimulate new ideas and bring them to light. And I want to turn our focus back the Lord, since everything this alliance does must be rooted and grounded in His Word. I’d like to turn your attention to this verse:
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.
-Psalm 32:8 (NKJV)
In all things, we will be following the guidance of God, as we deal with the difficult issues that have long been neglected. Once again, I appreciate your patience and understanding.
