FAQs re:Staffing and Leadership

Since the elders of Discovery Church announced their recommendation to join the One Life Network, there have been several questions asked. Over the next few weeks, we hope to address those questions here. As always, if you have another question, feel free to let us know and we'll either answer you personally or in an upcoming FAQ.

1) The elders have made this recommendation to the congregation, but are the staff members at Discovery Church on board with this?

Yes. Janet, Kitten and I were engaged in the discussion with the elders throughout the process. As you read in Marty's post yesterday, Janet and Kitten offered valuable insight throughout the process. As the elders voted to make the recommendation, the staff stated their support at the same time. Click these links to see why Kitten and Janet are excited about partnering with the One Life network.

2) What will happen to the Discovery Church staff?

They will be drug out into the streets and shot. Not really! This is actually one of the questions that our elders asked as we investigated the process. Trey will serve as the campus pastor for the Westside campus of One Life. Kitten and Janet will still be intimately involved with our ministry. We will probably take a step back and evaluate where people are, who is on board, and then allow people to serve in roles where they are passionate and gifted. At the same time, others might join us who bring experience and passion in areas that we have not begun to fully explore yet.

3) Will there be an elder board for the westside campus of One Life?

The One Life Network is governed by a board of elders that oversee the ministry throughout the network. It is reasonable to assume that each campus will have some representation on that board. The elders are concerned with the vision and direction of the network. Each local campus will have its own leadership team that will direct the day-to-day operations of the campuses.

4) You're not leaving, right?

No. I'm not going anywhere. I am excited about serving alongside you for years to come still. As long as God continues to lead us together, I'm here. You've read why many of the staff and elders are excited about the possibilities. Next week, I'll share with you some of the reasons that I personally am excited.