What does a congregation's Board, Vestry or Council need to do to provide the leadership required by a church in these changing times? It's a simple matter of getting the A, B, C's right. In this case it's A-B-C-D.
All the small stuff gets dealt with by the
executive. Don't waste everyone's time dealing with where a picture gets
hung or the colour of the bathroom paint.
Budgets and money matters take ten minutes at most of the Board or
Vestry meeting. If the money's in the budget, what's the issue. If it's
not, consider creative ways to fund the project.
Current issues are important, but often not that exciting.
Give them a little time, but not too much.
Deep exploration - peering into the future - dreaming
what could happen if
that's exciting. That's what will make your
gatherings events no one will want to miss.
This is a one-evening event coming up in the spring in a centre near you. The cost is $200 for a Board, Vestry or Council. Watch for further details.
"Leadership Ventures" Congregational Life Newsletter. January 2011. Volume 17 No. 3.