Summary of Process
Process Begins
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Organization accepts proposal
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Leaders authorize contract and contact Ambassadors
Team Preparation
4 - 8 Weeks Minimum
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Ambassadors appoints team and schedules the team’s visits
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Leaders complete pre-reconciliation homework
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Reconciler Team reviews records and governing documents
First Visit
Team On-site Four Days (Saturday - Tuesday)
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Day 1: Team presents full-day Bible study on Peacemaking (everyone is encouraged to attend); individuals sign up for interviews at end of study.
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Day 2: Team attends worship services (if organization is a church); meets with boards and leaders; begins individual interviews.
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Days 3-4: Team continues individual interviews
Between Visits
4 - 6 Weeks
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Leaders complete additional homework assigned by Reconciler Team
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Members/employees encouraged to begin peacemaking as coached by Team
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Reconciler Team studies all data collected; prepares for 2nd visit
Second Visit
Team On-site Four Days (Thursday - Sunday)
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Day 1-2: Coaching individuals
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Interviewing potential reconcilers from the organizatio
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Mediate with key persons who are willing to work with Team
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Day 3: Reconciler Team makes oral report to leadership
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Day 4: Reconciler Team participates in morning worship (if a church) as invited by leaders; Team makes oral report to those in worship
Written Report
Within 30 Days of Second Visit
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Reconciler Team provides written report within 30 days after leaving: The report:
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Notes strengths and weaknesses of congregatio
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Identifies the major conflicts affecting the congregatio
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Observes sinful behaviors of congregation and groups (but not individuals)
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Provides long-term and short-term recommendations, both spiritual and material
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Follow-up Visit
Within 60 Days of Receiving Written Report
Team leader makes a one day follow-up visit within 60 days of organization receiving written report.