Thursday, September 24, 2009

Organizational reorganization

During our birthday break on Wednesday we recognized five people who will be moving to new work groups as a result of organizational reorganization. Sharon Mann (left) and Patti Harris provide word processing services for the entire organization. However, our dictation has been seventy percent of their work because we record notes on every interview. They represent dozens of unsung heroes at the IMB. They work quietly behind the scene and yet provide critical services. They see their work as a ministry. Sharon and Patti will move to a new unit, but they will hear my voice every time they transcribe one of my notes.
Brenda Moncreif and Temple Foster are the conference coordinators for our office. They plan and execute ten to fourteen interview conferences a year. They invite the participants, plan the schedules, arrange for staffing and a million other details. They have made it possible for 800 or more prospective missionaries to attend an interview conference each year for the past several years. Their function has been moved to a different office.Debbie Williamson (left) has been a consultant's assistant, business process coordinator and administrative services team leader. She is one of those people who knows how things work and makes sure they do. In this picture, she has been training my assistant of many years, Joan Ivey, in some of her new duties. Debbie knows more about our technical systems, business processes and administrative proceedures than anyone in our office. We will miss her.





Sharon, Patti, Brenda, Temple and Debbie are the latest of those who are leaving our group for new assignments. They are not only colleagues but also friends and in many ways a part of our family. The will be missed.


"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11






























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