To Whom It May Concern:
We, the undersigned, as the RMO Body of World Impact Missionaries and/or Ministry Staff, agree on the following values, proposals, expectations and grievances. We submit them in earnestness and trust for you, as our governing powers of this important organization and those most empowered to affect change. We write out of a commitment to our calling, a love for our communities, and a focus on our common aims. We write as redeemed people, hoping for a better future on mission together.
We have deep concerns as qualified internal stakeholders about the culture and unity of values within World Impact. Our concerns about integrity, justice, trust, and the health of our organization were made more urgent by recent actions and the opportunity for change before us, but also have gathered over the course of years of thoughtful and sacrificial service.
We together ask for complete internal financial transparency.
We ask for gradual and public compensation tiers across the organization that reflect one spirit and motivation, the spirit of the early Church in Acts 2 and the mission of World Impact to empower those with less in Jesus' name. We believe it fitting if our collective compensation model requires ongoing commitment, and be financially prudent, given our reliance upon donations and the reputation we are accountable for building of simplicity, sharing, and stewardship. It should neither create codependency nor should it distract from the commitment to another Kingdom and the poor.
We ask for an updated, safe and straightforward internal grievance process.
We ask for an update to our outdated and ineffective whistleblowing policy.
We ask for a re-commitment on an organizational level to third-party reconciliation and World Impact’s own Conciliation Agreement, even when not under the threat or circumstances of legal action.
We ask for a simplification and reduction of infrastructure and administrative expenses, including but not limited to a reduction of remote-working, executive staff, and a flattening of layers of hierarchy overall.
We ask for team and inclusivity to be the prevailing characteristics for World Impact leadership, in addition to the 11 baseline standards for character and spiritual formation. We ask that repentance and sanctification be instilled and practiced across the organization for sinful pieces of our culture that are adversarial, self-protective, hiding, and isolating. Actions such as employing the APEST model from Ephesians 4, (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher), a multi-disciplinary leadership team, and wider staff representation in board meetings are all examples of this movement.
Finally, we do not abide or agree with the decision of leadership, directly or with complicity, to terminate Danielle Cummings. The aforementioned requests are further inspired and strengthened by her termination, which appears to have been done out of a reaction to what in essence was a whistleblowing action. We believe she appropriately presented her concerns up the chain of command rather than sideways. She, like us, desired to pursue internal congruency and change. World impact cannot only call ourselves a church when it is convenient. As a church, we receive benefits as an organization and staff. More importantly, as a church, we are to adhere to Christ-like standards of integrity and loving treatment of one another. We ask for justice on behalf of Danielle Cummings in the form of third-party mediation and recognition of any wrongdoing by those with power. We are negatively impacted by the decision to end her work, silence her and discourage our questions.
Thank you for taking our sincerity and concerns seriously. We speak as a group despite our fears and hesitations in raising these issues. We are hopeful for real, redemptive and robust improvements that will help strengthen and unify World Impact, as we strive towards transformative change in our cities.
Signed,
7 Comments
I don't claim to know all Danielle's details over the last few months, yet I affirm and the petitions above The call to a bond of peace is our hope, that we may be a transforming community which would in turn transform other communities.
We aren't afraid of change. We are simply asking for transparency in regards to our finances and love and respect for each other that identifies us as the church of Jesus Christ that shiws this dark world how to love each other as Christ lived the church. How can we be about planting healthy churches when we are far from healthy at this point. Hear our cry.
Although we don't agree with some points of the petition, we hope it will lead to greater transparency and repentance in our ministry -- executive, regional, city, missionary and ministry staff. May His kindness lead us to repentance so that times of refreshing may come from His Spirit. (Rom. 2:4; Acts 3:19) We all have to repent of the attitudes we bring which add to the dysfunction of our ministry at times. We hope that this petition leads to repentance, health and wholeness in our ministry. We, too, do not know the full details of Danielle's termination but we do believe the heart of God is reconciliation and healing and he has given us the ministry of reconciliation. We cannot demonstrate and bring reconciliation to the world if we are not practicing it in our midst. Sometimes that means bringing in a third party to mediate, and it seems that is what is desired. We should honor that desire and seek reconciliation. We, too, agree with Cynthia Peters comments. The Spirit laid similar themes on Karin’s heart independently of Cynthia and she has been interceding in this same vein. We, as a couple, are seeking to let the Spirit sanctify us and lead us to repentance in areas of our own souls so that we can lead from a place of wholeness instead of wounding. If we as a ministry want to see transformation in the city through church planting movements, we must lead the way in letting God reconcile and heal our wounds personally and as an organization first. It doesn’t matter how long one has been with us, we inherit the unhealed dysfunction of the past. It is time for us to experience repentance, healing and wholeness.
In 2006, my growth in intercession began for WI. In 2014 the "Intercession Assignment" God gave for WI’s soul were in these three areas. God gave the “phrase” first then the “passage” later. God said, remember this is not just for whom you are praying for but for you to receive also. As you pray in the areas for WI, exercise these areas into your own life and ministry. 1. “Jesus be the Minister of circumcision over our hearts” (Romans 2:25-29). Let our hearts please God. It is not someone who has been circumcised but someone whose heart is right with God and obeys Him. Membership in God’s family is based on internal, not external qualities. God desires our heartfelt devotions and obedience. I am a child of God because of faith and love in God. “True circumcision is a matter of the heart performed by the Spirit of God.” Being in His presence and giving Him that space to work His circumcision is key. 2. “Reap and Sow in My Gift of Repentance” (2 Chronicles 7:14-16) For revival to take place we are to humble ourselves, pray, seek His face and turn from sin. Then we can hear His voice, forgive, be cleansed, be healed and move into deeper partnership with Jesus’ ministry. 3. “Renew your First Marriage Vows to Jesus Only” (I Peter 1:13-25). Yield ourselves completely to God. Dedicate ourselves to Jesus. Separate or consecrate ourselves once again to our first love. Here are the last passages God gave Revelations 3:1-3 and 2:1-7. This situation is breaching the larger story that is yet to be mended.
Praying for His will and more of His Kingdom amongst us.
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To Whom It May Concern:
We, the undersigned, as the RMO Body of World Impact Missionaries and/or Ministry Staff, agree on the following values, proposals, expectations and grievances. We submit them in earnestness and trust for you, as our governing powers of this important organization and those most empowered to affect change. We write out of a commitment to our calling, a love for our communities, and a focus on our common aims. We write as redeemed people, hoping for a better future on mission together.
We have deep concerns as qualified internal stakeholders about the culture and unity of values within World Impact. Our concerns about integrity, justice, trust, and the health of our organization were made more urgent by recent actions and the opportunity for change before us, but also have gathered over the course of years of thoughtful and sacrificial service.
We together ask for complete internal financial transparency.
We ask for gradual and public compensation tiers across the organization that reflect one spirit and motivation, the spirit of the early Church in Acts 2 and the mission of World Impact to empower those with less in Jesus' name. We believe it fitting if our collective compensation model requires ongoing commitment, and be financially prudent, given our reliance upon donations and the reputation we are accountable for building of simplicity, sharing, and stewardship. It should neither create codependency nor should it distract from the commitment to another Kingdom and the poor.
We ask for an updated, safe and straightforward internal grievance process.
We ask for an update to our outdated and ineffective whistleblowing policy.
We ask for a re-commitment on an organizational level to third-party reconciliation and World Impact’s own Conciliation Agreement, even when not under the threat or circumstances of legal action.
We ask for a simplification and reduction of infrastructure and administrative expenses, including but not limited to a reduction of remote-working, executive staff, and a flattening of layers of hierarchy overall.
We ask for team and inclusivity to be the prevailing characteristics for World Impact leadership, in addition to the 11 baseline standards for character and spiritual formation. We ask that repentance and sanctification be instilled and practiced across the organization for sinful pieces of our culture that are adversarial, self-protective, hiding, and isolating. Actions such as employing the APEST model from Ephesians 4, (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher), a multi-disciplinary leadership team, and wider staff representation in board meetings are all examples of this movement.
Finally, we do not abide or agree with the decision of leadership, directly or with complicity, to terminate Danielle Cummings. The aforementioned requests are further inspired and strengthened by her termination, which appears to have been done out of a reaction to what in essence was a whistleblowing action. We believe she appropriately presented her concerns up the chain of command rather than sideways. She, like us, desired to pursue internal congruency and change. World impact cannot only call ourselves a church when it is convenient. As a church, we receive benefits as an organization and staff. More importantly, as a church, we are to adhere to Christ-like standards of integrity and loving treatment of one another. We ask for justice on behalf of Danielle Cummings in the form of third-party mediation and recognition of any wrongdoing by those with power. We are negatively impacted by the decision to end her work, silence her and discourage our questions.
Thank you for taking our sincerity and concerns seriously. We speak as a group despite our fears and hesitations in raising these issues. We are hopeful for real, redemptive and robust improvements that will help strengthen and unify World Impact, as we strive towards transformative change in our cities.
Signed,
7 Comments
been praying for the leadership to see this. we need real openness if we want to honor the work God is doing here. just hoping for some genuine humility from the top down.
I don't claim to know all Danielle's details over the last few months, yet I affirm and the petitions above The call to a bond of peace is our hope, that we may be a transforming community which would in turn transform other communities.
We aren't afraid of change. We are simply asking for transparency in regards to our finances and love and respect for each other that identifies us as the church of Jesus Christ that shiws this dark world how to love each other as Christ lived the church. How can we be about planting healthy churches when we are far from healthy at this point. Hear our cry.
Although we don't agree with some points of the petition, we hope it will lead to greater transparency and repentance in our ministry -- executive, regional, city, missionary and ministry staff. May His kindness lead us to repentance so that times of refreshing may come from His Spirit. (Rom. 2:4; Acts 3:19) We all have to repent of the attitudes we bring which add to the dysfunction of our ministry at times. We hope that this petition leads to repentance, health and wholeness in our ministry. We, too, do not know the full details of Danielle's termination but we do believe the heart of God is reconciliation and healing and he has given us the ministry of reconciliation. We cannot demonstrate and bring reconciliation to the world if we are not practicing it in our midst. Sometimes that means bringing in a third party to mediate, and it seems that is what is desired. We should honor that desire and seek reconciliation. We, too, agree with Cynthia Peters comments. The Spirit laid similar themes on Karin’s heart independently of Cynthia and she has been interceding in this same vein. We, as a couple, are seeking to let the Spirit sanctify us and lead us to repentance in areas of our own souls so that we can lead from a place of wholeness instead of wounding. If we as a ministry want to see transformation in the city through church planting movements, we must lead the way in letting God reconcile and heal our wounds personally and as an organization first. It doesn’t matter how long one has been with us, we inherit the unhealed dysfunction of the past. It is time for us to experience repentance, healing and wholeness.
In 2006, my growth in intercession began for WI. In 2014 the "Intercession Assignment" God gave for WI’s soul were in these three areas. God gave the “phrase” first then the “passage” later. God said, remember this is not just for whom you are praying for but for you to receive also. As you pray in the areas for WI, exercise these areas into your own life and ministry. 1. “Jesus be the Minister of circumcision over our hearts” (Romans 2:25-29). Let our hearts please God. It is not someone who has been circumcised but someone whose heart is right with God and obeys Him. Membership in God’s family is based on internal, not external qualities. God desires our heartfelt devotions and obedience. I am a child of God because of faith and love in God. “True circumcision is a matter of the heart performed by the Spirit of God.” Being in His presence and giving Him that space to work His circumcision is key. 2. “Reap and Sow in My Gift of Repentance” (2 Chronicles 7:14-16) For revival to take place we are to humble ourselves, pray, seek His face and turn from sin. Then we can hear His voice, forgive, be cleansed, be healed and move into deeper partnership with Jesus’ ministry. 3. “Renew your First Marriage Vows to Jesus Only” (I Peter 1:13-25). Yield ourselves completely to God. Dedicate ourselves to Jesus. Separate or consecrate ourselves once again to our first love. Here are the last passages God gave Revelations 3:1-3 and 2:1-7. This situation is breaching the larger story that is yet to be mended.
Praying for His will and more of His Kingdom amongst us.
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been praying for the leadership to see this. we need real openness if we want to honor the work God is doing here. just hoping for some genuine humility from the top down.