Appendix
PROPOSAL
FOR A PROFESSIONAL REVIEW
OF
LE RUCHER, NCI, YWAM, AND RELATED MATTERS
by
Rand Guebert -- May 2008
This review provides a clear framework and a fair
process to investigate several overlapping matters that have affected the
mission, member care, and church community. It provides people with the
opportunity to safely and meaningfully share their experiences, and to better
understand what has happened and what can be learned from these matters. The
review aspires to promote transparency, accountability, good practice, and
healthy relationships.
Projected Time Frame:
1 May – 30 September 2008
Main Issues to be Investigated:
1. Le Rucher Management and Staff (1996 – 2003)
2. Nordic Capital Investment Fraud (1992-current)
3. Member Care Events: Europe, International (1996-current)
4. YWAM Management of Staff (2005-current)
Proposed
Review Team:
Rand Guebert, coordinator and primary researcher
(CV available on request). Three additional team members to read
various documents, assist in the analysis, and provide oversight for the
Review. Mr. Guebert has volunteered to do this review, pro bono. (1)
Since September 2007 he has informally reviewed a large portion of the
correspondence and documentation from the past 15 years; (2) he is
independently familiar with the events at Le Rucher; (3) he has an
international business and Christian background that allows him to understand
the financial, legal, and organizational development issues; and (4) he
respects the Christian mission community and YWAM. The professional experience
and diversity of the other members of the Review Team are also essential. Mr.
Guebert welcomes the contribution of any additional parties, including people
associated with YWAM, WEA, Member Care-Europe, and Le Rucher.
Structure of the
Review:
For each of the main issues there will be a file of
relevant documentation on a year-by-year basis going back in time as far
as necessary to provide clarity. Documentation will be referenced by a
chronology and timeline for each issue. Gaps in documentation will be
noted and investigated. Analysis of the issues and recommendations
will be provided. Confidentiality will be agreed and respected.
Objective of the Review:
1. To learn from past events so that positive and constructive suggestions
can be made for the future development of member care and YWAM.
2. To promote justice and good practice on behalf of those
who have been hurt in these overlapping matters.
3. The expectation is that this review will stand on its own
merit and will adequately and objectively inform those who read it.
Overview of
the Issues:
1. Le
Rucher Management and Staff. Document the history of YWAM’s involvement
with Le Rucher. Document the events and management practices that,
over the years, harmed many people and led at least partially to each of the
other issues below.
2. Nordic
Capital Investment Fraud. Document the evolution of this fraud and any
connections with YWAM-related people and projects. There will be a
specific focus on the experience of two investors. Provide a context for the
ongoing police investigation.
3. Member Care Events: Europe and International
a. Europe:
Document the development of MC-Europe. Document the management
issues and problems that developed from 2003--current. Document the
influence of outside organizations. Provide a helpful basis for
discussions with relevant people associated with MC-Europe, to review and learn
from what happened, support good practice, and restore relationships.
b.
International: Document the development of MemCa. Document the
management issues and problems that developed 2004-current. Document
the influence of the WEA-Mission Commission and outside
organizations. Provide a helpful basis for discussions with relevant
people associated with MemCa and the WEA-Mission Commission, to review and
learn from what happened, support good practice, and restore
relationships.
4. YWAM Management of Staff
Document the working relationship between the
O’Donnells and YWAM. Document the process that led to the attempted
dismissal of Kelly. Document the “appeal” process that was undertaken.
Provide a helpful basis for discussions with relevant people, to review and
learn from what happened, support good practice, and restore relationships.
Projected Time
Frame:
Documentation:
May Le Rucher Management and Staff / NCI
June Member Care Events: Europe,
International
July YWAM Management of Staff
Summary, Analysis,
Recommendations:
August-September
Meetings, Discussions,
Relationships:
TBA (MC-Europe, MemCa, WEA-MC)
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