A place for to discuss matters related to council (local assembly of the elders, deacons and minister(s) of a congregation). Ask your questions and share your thoughts here.
Staci
Vibrant
Pastor Church 
Chuck
John
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.
Since we now keep all minutes electronically, there is no obvious existing option for storing hard-copy signatures. How have other churches handled this?
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?
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.
Does anyone know if the clerk of council has to be an elected elder or deacon?
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.
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.
Sermons and statements are insufficient to shape Christian faithfulness in the area of human sexuality. We need to study, talk, pray, and discern together.
Here are four ways to engage the 15% change that every congregation will go through following COVID-19.
A sample resource for managing council elections while social distancing.
So what is "Mutual Censure" really all about?
Here are five ways to rethink your church’s budget, moving beyond minute line items and into greater kingdom impact.