Leadership Class 40 - Post Seminar Overview 

Social Issues Seminar
January 2018  
True leadership is a selfless act of service best achieved by giving others what they need, when and where they need it. This requires meeting people where they are, not where you want them to be, a lesson very apparent in working with those who face poverty, hunger, homelessness and domestic violence.
 
During Class 40's Social Issues Seminar in Tacoma, the group learned profound lessons in humanity and leadership.
What Class Participants are Saying:
  • During this seminar I was consistently reminded that service-based leadership is what I'm learning and how necessary it is.
  • Since this seminar I have continually reminded myself to "meet people where they are; not where I want them to be." I can't be a good leader if I am constantly disappointed with people for not being where I want them to be. What I can do is be patient, supportive and provide guidance.
  • We must remember that the homeless are still human beings. They have the same needs and desires we do. We are called to see what they need, rather than to assume what they need.
  • Taking small steps toward positive change can lead to lasting impacts on social issues. Not giving up on a person or program can and will make a difference in someone's life.
  • I learned that talking about these issues is not enough. These issues may never be solved, but to be a leader in my community I need to lead by example through volunteer work and being a voice for those who are struggling.
  • The concept of dignity came up again and again during this seminar. Remembering that dignity is important to everyone will stay with me and guide my reactions to social issues and life in general. Dignity is showing someone that he or she is worth your time and effort.
  • If everyone were to devote some time (even just a little) to helping others, then maybe we, as a society, can make a bigger difference.
  • This seminar taught me that I can't expect someone else to solve a problem if I'm not going to put in time to solve it myself. I'm headed out to volunteer!
  • Since this seminar I have reached out and learned how many homeless students are in our school district and have connected with others in the beginning stages of working toward building a youth shelter in our community.
  • My goal is to be involved enough that the impact of the seminar never goes away. I have started filling bags of food for kids to take home on days that school lunch is not provided to ensure that children in struggling situations get to eat. I have also started volunteering at the local food bank.
  • I learned that I have been pretty insulated from a set of major problems facing society. The desperation facing these people is even larger than I could have imagined. Sending a check isn't enough. I must act to help and encourage others to do the same.
   





Gareth Waugh and his classmates learn about the web that ensnares the victims of domestic violence.  





Tyler Broetje - an enthusiastic servant leader at work.



 
 
   


Class 40 members repacked more than 4,000 bags of beans at the Emergency Food Network.

Each bag will feed
one needy family. 

 



  Brady Stover, Paul Jones, Rey Rojas and Ryan Williams
 organize the pantry at the
 Nativity House day shelter
 before lunch service begins.  

 

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