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What to Do When Council Won't Listen
A guide for raising substantial concerns to your church's leadership.
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August 31, 2021
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Human Sexuality Report: Rarely "Yes" or "No"
A 176 page report is not something you can merely "agree" or "disagree" with. It's far too complex. How can we engage beyond the headline?
August 21, 2021
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Human Sexuality Report: Ready to Rumble?
Debate can bring clarity to the issues we face. But how do we hear the insights of the 90% too reserved to jump into the fray?
March 17, 2021
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5 Strategies for Rethinking Your Church Budget
Here are five ways to rethink your church’s budget, moving beyond minute line items and into greater kingdom impact.
February 22, 2021
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COVID-19: The 15% Change That's Coming
Here are four ways to engage the 15% change that every congregation will go through following COVID-19.
January 26, 2021
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Why Your Church Needs to Talk About the Human Sexuality Report (and How to Start)
Sermons and statements are insufficient to shape Christian faithfulness in the area of human sexuality. We need to study, talk, pray, and discern together.
November 19, 2020
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Human Sexuality Report: Better Process for Better Conversations
When we have hard conversations, it's easy to get stuck. Good process can help keep groups focused on moving forward with the important stuff.
April 28, 2020
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Template for Digital Council Elections
A sample resource for managing council elections while social distancing.
April 16, 2020
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4 Priorities for Vacant Churches in a Pandemic
Many churches without permanent pastors are coping quite well during the pandemic. Here are four priorities and one virtue exhibited by the churches coping best.
May 17, 2017
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Does the Clerk of Council Have to Be an Elected Elder or Deacon?
Does anyone know if the clerk of council has to be an elected elder or deacon?
January 26, 2017
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Let's Get People Talking
You're probably wondering how Inspire 2017 might inspire your local congregation or Classis. Here are a few ideas to get people talking about your mission and how this event might support the local church.
September 8, 2016
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What's the Best Way to Store Membership Records?
We are looking for a good computer program to access our membership records. Got any recommendations for something that's easy to use and makes it easy to access information?
February 22, 2016
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Recording Who Has Signed the Covenant for Office Bearers
Since we now keep all minutes electronically, there is no obvious existing option for storing hard-copy signatures. How have other churches handled this?
September 2, 2013
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Do Any of You Have a Job Description for a Council Chair and Council Clerk? Eg. Who Sets the Agenda?
Just wondering in the matter of agenda items, the order, and what is included and what is rejected, what is the role of the chair and what is the role of the clerk. Just wondering.
June 29, 2012
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How Do You Keep Peace in the Council Room?
So what is "Mutual Censure" really all about?
February 9, 2010
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What is included in the Clerk of Council job description?
Hi: Being a first term Clerk of Council, my understanding of the position is probably pretty limited. Essentially, I've been keeping minutes and passing on correspondence. Anybody with more experience want to take a stab at a good job description? Or know of a resource with a better description? Thanks in advance, Brad