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There are times when leaders need to take time and space to struggle with deeper questions. Generative conversations can create that kind of spaceVideo | By Phillip Lund | November 19, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning
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Leaders know why they are active, and how they are seeking to make a difference in the world; they understand that congregational life is not about making people “happy,” but by knowing how the congregation is called to serve their community, and are then faithful to that callingBy Ian Evison, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | April 19, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Competencies for Leadership, Mission/Vision/Planning
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Being Mission-Focused—one of the recommended leadership development competencies—include: Purpose-driven leadership. Having a clear sense of the mission of the congregation and keeping the congregation focused on that mission. Having a clear sense of one’s own mission or call. Core Values We...By Renee Ruchotzke, Central East Region of the UUA | April 5, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning
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Dynamic congregations rarely have a hard time dreaming new dreams, but many struggle to choose from among a parade of compelling ideas about how to use their time and energy.By Sue Phillips, New England Region of the UUA | March 22, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning, Shared Ministry Teams, Leadership Development
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Questions for Discussion How might having specific goals change the experience of serving on the board? What three goals would help you feel like your congregation has accomplished something significant this year?Video | By Ian Evison, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | March 15, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning
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I have a love-hate relationship with surveys, especially surveys used as a part of congregational planning. Frankly, used in this context they can often do more harm than good. When used as one among a number of ways of collecting data, they can get great and comparatively easy way to add peripheral vision to face-to-face methods of gathering response. Here Ian Evison offers a few guidelines for using surveys well.Leader Resource | By Ian Evison, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | February 9, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning, Communication
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Organizations, like all systems, seek equilibrium. If a congregation is thrown out of balance by the prospect of change, most members will seek to restore order and sameness. This is natural and should not be a reason to judge one another. Healthy organizations have developed the ability to be receptive to change and resistance--to lean into the disruption to their equilibrium. This is where a congregation becomes a community of learning.Leader Resource | By Renee Ruchotzke | February 9, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Change & Conflict, Mission/Vision/Planning
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A brief overview of how Governance and Ministry partner to serve the mission of the congregation. (Based on Dan Hotchkiss's Governance and Ministry, 2nd Edition.)...Video | By Renee Ruchotzke | February 7, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governing Boards, Mission/Vision/Planning, Governance for Congregations
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Video, based on the book Taking Your Church to the Next Level: What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Gary L. McIntoshVideo | By Renee Ruchotzke, Central East Region of the UUA | February 4, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning, Path to Leadership, Membership Growth & Outreach
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Creates a shared vision of the church, an effective mission statement and dynamic mission-centered goals to implement the mission. Develops and affirms a clear identity and purpose with a strong sense of mission. Mission(s) used as a compass in decision-making. Members can identify the...January 17, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning, Communication
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This image is one mental model in understanding mission in a congregation. The heart in the center is the core purpose of your congregation. Who are you called to be in the world, and in your context?...By Renee Ruchotzke | January 17, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning, Governance for Congregations
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We often claim that budgets are moral documents, and that congregational budgets should reflect our values. But line item budgets that include "office supplies, utilities, salary" and other such descriptions don't show how these line items serve the mission of the congregation. How might...Leader Resource | By Renee Ruchotzke | January 5, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning, Stewardship for Congregations, Finance for Congregations