Tome said he has been driven by results and acknowledged failures in leadership.
“Over this past month I’ve also realized that I haven’t just had problems with inappropriate humor including this incident that has been reviewed,” he said. “For that I’m sorry and I want to apologize publicly to this individual who came forward and others who may have been impacted.”
He continued, “I’ve also not been creating a leadership environment for many on our staff to thrive. I’ve been driven too much by results and have too often not reflected the model of Jesus.”
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“While it’s no excuse, I believe that 30+ years of leading has taken its toll along with the pressures of the 10X Push, Lib’s cancer, and the past stressful 5 weeks,” Tome added. “I need some time away to reflect, repent, refresh and reconcile some relationships where needed while retooling for the future.”
Tome also thanked the board for its leadership.
“I ask your forgiveness for too often allowing my flesh to over rule the Spirit in how I’ve used my words. God is doing a good and yet painful thing in me,” he said. “I’m thankful for our Board serving tirelessly in a way that is making me and our entire church healthier.”
Tome concluded by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to step away and reset. “I’m looking forward to the next season of our pursuit of God’s will together.”
