Navigating Criticism and Community Engagement

This chapter examines the challenges faced by an organization in addressing external criticism and its effects on staff morale and fundraising efforts. It emphasizes the need for open communication, humility, and relationship-building in response to feedback, alongside a discussion of the organization's stance on biblical teachings related to human sexuality and gender. The chapter ultimately highlights the disconnect between the organization's claims of openness and the reality of dissent management, suggesting unresolved issues amid growing discontent.