How can your small congregation keep your programs nimble and effective?

Also known as Dynamic Governance. Books, Articles and Training for Decentralizing Leadership

What does it mean to develop systems that are accountable to expanding diversity, equity and inclusion? Structures that promote accountability are essential to maintaining progress over time, especially as the world is changing.

Paula Cole Jones introduced the notion of congregations as a Community of Communities to foster inclusion and diversity at last year’s Fahs Lecture. We’ll expand on how to introduce and begin practicing this new framing in your congregation.

Are you a newly elected Congregational Board member? Are you wanting to refresh your Board skills? Does your board need to rethink how to be a board in a virtual environment? Then this is your webinar!

Learn how to use discernment circle practices for complex decisions in your committees and teams.

We go over the basics of how to have a congregational meeting on Zoom, including registration options, polling options, and security controls.

Guidelines and recommended platforms for voting by computer, device, or phone.

Many congregations’ bylaws require regular board meetings, annual meetings, and meetings of the congregation’s members to call a minister or make other important decisions. During a pandemic, when large group gatherings are prohibited or discouraged, can a congregation legally hold such meetings...