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When your congregation is developing or revisiting "guiding documents" for leaders that are endorsed by the congregation as a whole (e.g....Leader Resource | By Renee Ruchotzke | September 11, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning
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One of the most important keys to congregational health and vitality--along with a clear purpose--is a cohesive leadership team.Leader Resource | By Renee Ruchotzke | June 7, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning, Communication, Governance for Congregations
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Congregations, like all organizational systems, need feedback loops. Regular assessment of the ministry is essential to group self-awareness and growth.Book | By Renee Ruchotzke | May 26, 2022 | From The Congregational HandbookTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning, Shared Ministry Teams
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Online Training. Develop a deeper understanding of how to focus your congregation on mission, build trust and develop a cohesive leadership team. Learn about stewardship, strategic planning, annual goal setting and ministry assessment and the basics of congregational governance.Training | By UU Leadership Institute, Jonipher Kūpono Kwong, Kathy McGowan, Renee Ruchotzke | November 21, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governing Boards, Mission/Vision/Planning, Leadership Development
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The purpose provision of the bylaws distinguishes the congregation from other institutions in the community and sets out the basic parameters for all the activity of the congregation.Leader Resource | April 11, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Bylaws & Policies, Mission/Vision/Planning
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Attribution and Permission This exercise was originally developed by Rev. Rob Eller-Isaacs in 2007 and refined by the Unity Consulting team for the UU University Governance Track in 2008. You can see Unity Consulting lead it at UU University. This exercise also appears in The Nested Bowls: The...By Robert L. Eller-Isaacs, Laura Park | April 4, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning
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Annual reports, often published in conjunction with a congregation's annual meeting, provide an opportunity to report on the annual goals that are serving the mission and vision of the congregationLeader Resource | March 24, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governing Boards, Mission/Vision/Planning, Records & Security
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A congregation’s mission is an answer to the question, “Why does this congregation exist in the world?” Congregational leaders are constantly faced with a barrage of decisions. Without a clear mission, how can they make those decisions?Leader Resource | By James Kubal-Komoto, Pacific Western Region of the UUA | March 18, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning
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Leaders who want to engage the creativity of the congregation in a process (such as the creation of guiding documents or strategic plans) can learn to ask questions and host conversations that will facilitate group learning.March 15, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Change & Conflict, Mission/Vision/Planning
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Guiding documents like bylaws, covenants, mission statements, vision statements and strategic plans are developed in consultation with the congregation as a whole so that there is a general sense of trust and ownership. The documents can then serve as guides for the board, minister, staff and lay...By Renee Ruchotzke | March 15, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant, Mission/Vision/Planning