Simon Goncharenko
About Simon Goncharenko
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Leadership and Human-Centric Approach
We live in extremely difficult and rewarding times. It is difficult because there is an incredible amount of polarization in our teams, based on political, cultural, and generational differences. Yet, at the same time, it is rewarding because the solutions are at our fingertips and all we have to do is just ask, seek, and knock. So, given the complexity of these dynamics, now more than ever before, it is critically important to know how to lead with decisiveness, conviction, and character and to do it consistently in a way that values, affirms, and uplifts every single individual reporting to you. Those that know and do this, are leading unstoppable teams whose performance breaks every record. Those that are attempting to use same ‘ol methods and techniques from yesteryear find themselves sucking the dust of the others.
First, I want to look at what divides us…
Now, I want to dive into the solutions that can be readily and easily implemented
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Books by Simon Goncharenko
“Save Lives: Pushing Boundaries in Human Factors” (2024)
In June of 2023 the world's attention was captivated by the disappearance of OceanGate's submersible Titan, which had 5 people on board for the up-close look of Titanic. We now know that this disaster is largely owed to OceanGate's CEO Stockton Rush and his general belief that safety is a waste. "Save Lives" illustrates how a different attitude towards safety can and does save lives. Human factors approach to safety has been implemented by the military, aviation, and nuclear industries around the world. But most of those implementing it have adapted the principles without questioning or fully understanding the WHY behind them. That is until now. "Save Lives" bridges the gap between effective human performance programs and the important context regarding human nature and all of our complex attributes, ranging from the physiological to the psychological, and even to the spiritual. This book transcends traditional boundaries, offering readers a comprehensive framework for enhancing human performance while navigating the nuances of risk management. In short, new leaders will get great ideas from this book, while experienced leaders will find their creativity reinvigorated by the thought-provoking questions and fresh perspectives. All this, because the author is backed by 30 years of hands-on involvement in safety initiatives and academic inquiry, thus presenting a compelling case for reimagining human factors as a holistic endeavor—one that embraces the multifaceted nature of human behavior.
“Church Government According to the Bible” (2014)
Just as the government structure of Russia differs from that of the United States, and both differ from that of Great Britain, so it is with church government. Yet, as the institution governed by God's written word, the church must find and defend its governing structures using that word--the Bible. In this book, Dr. Simon Goncharenko argues that it is, in fact, possible to identify a specific preferred model of church polity within the Bible and to model our current church structure after Scriptural precedent.
“The Anabaptists and Contemporary Baptists: Restoring New Testament Christianity” (2013)
According to the scholarly and pastoral authors of this essay collection, sixteenth-century Anabaptists have much to teach Baptists and other Free Church evangelicals. A study of the lives and theology of evangelical Anabaptists encourages a reader to dig deeper into the Bible, count the cost of discipleship to Jesus Christ, and commit oneself to engaging the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The theological commitment of Anabaptists like Balthasar Hubmaier to the supremacy of the Word of God encourages us to live by the motto that "the truth is unkillable." The example of Leonhard Schiemer, who understood that following Jesus meant taking up the cross of Jesus Christ, prepares one for the joyous difficulty of a life of discipleship. The loving attitude, missionary fervor, and desire for communal integrity of leaders like Hans Denck and Michael Sattler draws us into a stronger commitment to share the gospel from an authentically Christian heart and life.
“Wounds That Heal” (2011)
Is church discipline really necessary? One sixteenth-century Anabaptist reformer certainly thought so. A contemporary of Luther and Zwingli, Balthasar Hubmaier believed that church discipline was so important that he included the doctrine in every major area of his theology. Not only did church discipline appear in his doctrine of humanity, salvation, and the church, as a theoretical construct, but he also included practical instructions regarding its implementation in the life of the church. In this book Goncharenko examines Hubmaier's teaching on discipline and considers its relevance to the church today
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