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GA Election discussion... maybe...

Acts Enthusiast Posts: 1602 **11/7/23 9:28 am**

So, with the General Assembly 8 months away, it seems appropriate to consider the ramifications of elections. I'll pose this in questions and hope for some discussion. (FYI I'm not fishing for names, and prefer the discussion not become about individuals/names)

What are you looking for in your consideration of who you will vote for in positions on the Executive Committee and Council of 18?

Are you looking for:
Someone true to the history and structure of our church that will keep us on the course we have been following?
Someone with innovative thinking that would push toward shifts in structures, vision/mission, direction, etc?
Someone with strong administrative experience, able to take the reins with the knowledge and (hopefully) wisdom that it affords?
Someone not ingrained in a long standing system, unmarried to "the way it's been for a long time", and thus willing to lead in new directions?
Someone older... someone younger?
Someone of a certain ethnicity with the goal of creating diversity?
Someone popular, in demand, that has the "it" factor going on?
Someone willing to stir things up in order to effect perceived "needed" change?
Someone diplomatic, looking to navigate troubled times with minimal turbulence?
Maybe some consideration that I haven't listed? (Feel free to add them in comments)

It always happens. Voting begins and a few names hit the top of the list. Many shift their voting to select from those top names in order to fill the slots. So, IMO, how we begin that important role of selection will have significant ramifications on who we are as the COG.

What are you prioritizing in you considerations and preparations for selecting our leaders?

Old Time Country Preacher

Acts-pert Poster Posts: 15567 **11/7/23 4:28 pm**

If'n we can git ole JW Buckalew elected, hey, we'll have us a jailhouse revival.

Cojak

01000001 01100011 01110100 01110011 Posts: 24278 **11/8/23 10:40 am**

Of course I cannot vote 'on the floor', but I do hope our Ordained Ministers can reach outside the BOX and elect from the West and overseas. The NAME and big Camp Meeting Speakers have always, in our church, held a big vote getter.
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Nature Boy Florida

Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16621 **11/8/23 12:03 pm**

Aren't the top two positions done deals already?

Since three are leaving the committee - don't the remaining two move up? (Almost always)
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Remaining two answer

Acts Enthusiast Posts: 1602 **11/9/23 11:42 am**

Nature Boy Florida

Re: Remaining two answer

Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16621 **11/9/23 1:02 pm**

JLarry

Acts Mod Posts: 3346 **11/9/23 4:36 pm**

I have no idea who those two are.

And remember when Paul Walker went in. He never served as an Assistant GO
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Acts-celerater Posts: 774 **11/10/23 4:02 pm**

Whoever gets voted in you can count on them NOT being a ‘think outside of the cog box’ trail blazer. Wouldn’t want to rock the boat and upset the “but we’ve always done it this way” faithful.

What I would love to see happen is a true visionary get elected whose only agenda is hearing and implementing God’s plan. Wait, I already said such a person won’t get voted in. Never mind.
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