Hi Oxy and All,
I can see why you used "alias" kay there's a risk in everything man gyod for us to be misinterpreted or misunderstood, no matter how valid our points are. And oftentimes, being blunt is the best way to go so that your message will make a hit.
I buy your points esp in this latest email. Pls. take note: those who worked hard for the survey, I appreciate your work.
Here's my side of the story. When we were discussing and planning to present our issues thru a survey result, ako dayong comment, "Nah, magsurvey pa sila." Don't get me wrong, I participated in the survey and even gave comments on the voice out box. But why did I say this? What came to my mind man gud is a favorite scenario among gov't employees ( I was once a gov't. employee) nga naa na'y masakiton nangayo ug tabang, ang action nila nag-meeting and series of meetings. By the time, na-outlined na ilang action, patay na ang tabangonon! I may be exaggerating, but there's some good analogy if we do this in a Christian community. In addition pud sa kang Oxy, remember the story about a man who threw back the starfishes to the ocean?
Now, considering the scenario of the survey results and in addition to what Oxy presented, what if only the 3 of us (Ai,Au & myself kay kami ra man pud ni verbalize) felt strongly for the personal connection bet. the donors (actually the Navs themselves call them ministry partners) and the staff, what will happen to our concern?
I hope the Navs leadership will give a thorough consideration for all the issues presented, that is regardless of the statistical results, as long as the issues are valid and would help build the community and the kingdom. Kumbaga, treat the survey as an indication of what should be done, whether it has a significant representation or not.
Again, I appreciate those who participated in the survey. To the framers of the survey, you were also doing what you think is best. Let me borrow Pres. Obama's statement,"Let the perfect not be the enemy of the essential."
Thank you also Oxy for calling our attention to the essential. Pero mora'g insakto gyod kos akong tagna bahin nimo, he,he,he!
Lani Gador-Johnson
B. My personal conviction on giving to the Navs. (Cont'n)
| 17 I do not give to the Navs because (multiple answer allowed) OR Im giving now but if I stop giving NOW to the Navs the possible reason would be; | |||||
| a I feel that the Nav work now is less relevant. | 0 | 0.0% | |||
| b I do not see where Navs is heading (no direction). | 2 | 11.1% | |||
| c I do not see a good conversion rate between money spend and soul being reached-out and labourers established. | 0 | 0.0% | |||
| d I have doctrinal problem with the Navs. | 3 | 16.7% | |||
| e I don't like the way Navs handle financial system. | 3 | 16.7% | |||
| f The Navs is not transparent with its finances. | 3 | 16.7% | |||
| g I feel that what the Navs wants is only my money. | 0 | 0.0% | |||
| h I think the Navs receives funding from outside. | 2 | 11.1% | |||
| i I feel I am not connected to any of the Navwork. | 4 | 22.2% | |||
| j I don't like the lifestyle of the staffs | 3 | 16.7% | |||
| k I’m not informed of the need of the staffs | 4 | 22.2% | |||
| l I feel that the staff (Nav Representative) do not relate to me in personal level. | 0 | 0.0% | |||
| m I feel that the staff should do tent making (work). | 2 | 11.1% | |||
| n Some staffs let me feel like I am a second class Christian because of my decision in the past. | 2 | 11.1% | |||
| o I only give to the one that minister to me and Navs is no longer ministering to me. | 4 | 22.2% | |||
| p Its a hassles/difficult to send my support | 2 | 11.1% | |||
| q I don't get receipts for my tax deductions. | 1 | 5.6% | |||
| r I have priorities outside of the Navs. | 8 | 44.4% | |||
| s My income is just enough for my/our needs. | 1 | 5.6% | |||
| t I am helping my family/relatives. | 3 | 16.7% | |||
| u I don't have income | 2 | 11.1% | |||
| v I want to give but I do not know how to send my gift. | 1 | 5.6% | |||
| w I'm a bit shy because I can only give a small amount. | 1 | 5.6% | |||
| x I’m not led to give to anyone at all. | 1 | 5.6% | |||
| y I have more thoughts, I want to explain. (Use the voice out box) | 5 | 27.8% | |||
| Votes so far | 18 | 100.0% | |||
| 18 I give to the Navs because (multiple aswers allowed) | |||||
| a I felt led by God | 18 | 75.0% | |||
| b of my gratitude of the organization | 12 | 50.0% | |||
| c I do not have any other ministry involvement | 1 | 4.2% | |||
| d I believe in what the Navs is doing. | 15 | 62.5% | |||
| e of my relationship with the staff | 10 | 41.7% | |||
| f of the life’s example of the staff | 4 | 16.7% | |||
| g someone in the Navs ministers to me | 4 | 16.7% | |||
| h I consider Navs as my family | 14 | 58.3% | |||
| i I am a Navigator. | 16 | 66.7% | |||
| j I have more thoughts, I want to explain. (Use the voice out box) | 2 | 8.3% | |||
| Votes so far | 24 | 100.0% | |||
| 19 My Present giving or my plan of giving to the Navs is (multiple answers allowed) | |||||
| a on regular basis (monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly etc) | 15 | 65.2% | |||
| b when someone would ask me | 3 | 13.0% | |||
| c when I see the need | 13 | 56.5% | |||
| d I prefer to give to the staff who are in the ministry area where I came from | 6 | 26.1% | |||
| e I prefer to give to the staffs that have personal relationship with me | 12 | 52.2% | |||
| f I prefer to give to project or program | 6 | 26.1% | |||
| g I prefer to give to the general fund | 1 | 4.3% | |||
| h Actually. I have no plan of giving to the Navs/Staff until my problems with the Navs is resolved | 0 | 0.0% | |||
| i. I have more thoughts, I want to explain. (Use the voice out box) | 2 | 8.7% | |||
| Votes so far | 23 | 100.0% | |||
| 20 As a donor or someone who is considering to give to the Navs , how I wish (multiple answer allowed) | |||||
| a I would really feel the partnership between me and the staff I am supporting, in the personal level, where I can also share personally from my side and be prayed for. | 11 | 45.8% | |||
| b That my partnership with the staff/Navs is unconditional even if sometimes I fail to give or stop my giving for whatever reason. Meaning I would still receive news and communication same as when I was still giving. | 17 | 70.8% | |||
| c. The Navs/Staff will be conscious of the ratio between the amount spent vs. the soul saved and the labourers produced. | 6 | 25.0% | |||
| d. I will be kept informed of what is happening in area where my support goes. | 15 | 62.5% | |||
| c I will hear the minds of the leadership, NLT specially. | 11 | 45.8% | |||
| d that there would be a department who would maintain, update, and answer questions and help the donors to facilitate giving and receipting | 8 | 33.3% | |||
| e the Navs will be transparent on its finances to the donors | 11 | 45.8% | |||
| h That donors will also be consulted or be given freedom to express our opinion on certain issue of the Navs. I wish that there would be a kind of “suggestion box” where we are free to idenfy ourselves or remain anonymous. | 8 | 33.3% | |||
| i the Navs would let me know the needs | 7 | 29.2% | |||
| k that the staff would be an example of simple lifestyle | 8 | 33.3% | |||
| l that giving will also be taught and practiced even among the students | 11 | 45.8% | |||
| m that all Navs will give portion of their giving to the Navs | 7 | 29.2% | |||
| n I have more thoughts, I want to explain. (Use the voice out box) | 3 | 12.5% | |||
| Votes so far | 24 | 100.0% | |||
SOME COMMENTS ON THE SURVEY
You can read it from the bottom up.
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