Stefan Jonasson

Full name: Rev. Stefan Jonasson

Telephone: (204) 889-4746

Stefan Jonasson

The Rev. Stefan M. Jonasson, before he retired from the UUA, served as Director of Growth Strategies from 2011 until his retirement and as Director for Large Congregations from 1999 to 2001. and coordinator of services to large congregations.

From Stefan Jonasson

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Most UUs know that Spaniards, Italians, Transylvanians, French, Poles, and other groups had a hand in shaping our tradition. Here in North America we should also look at the Icelanders and their descendants. Emil Gudmundson, a Canadian, had crucial roles in both tracing the Icelandic influence and in organizing Unitari

By Stefan Jonasson | September 25, 2016 | From MidAmerica Region Historical Vignettes

When adding staff, it’s important for congregations to strive for a balance between serving current members and expansion of the ministry of the congregation.

By Stefan Jonasson | October 23, 2012 | From LeaderLab
Tagged as: Membership Growth & Outreach

Churches that are well staffed usually find that their volunteer pool increases!

By Stefan Jonasson | September 28, 2012 | From LeaderLab
Tagged as: Staffing & Supervision, Membership Growth & Outreach

The story of Icelandic, Norwegian, and Finnish Unitarians in North America.

By Stefan Jonasson | February 20, 2011 | From Ideas
Tagged as: Culture, UU Identity

As voluntary associations, dependent upon voluntary contributions of resources, churches need to weight the opinions of members in their decision-making, based upon members’ demonstrated commitment to the congregation in one or more of the resource areas.

Leader Resource | By Stefan Jonasson | June 17, 2006 | From LeaderLab
Tagged as: Stewardship for Congregations, Leadership Development, Membership Growth & Outreach

Five key components needed in the governance system of congregations, including visioning, coordinating, planning, training and implementing.

Leader Resource | By Stefan Jonasson | May 15, 2006 | From LeaderLab
Tagged as: Governance for Congregations

If the minister is going to be held responsible for staff performance , it's only fair that the congregation authorize the minister to supervise the other members of the staff.

By Stefan Jonasson | March 22, 2006 | From LeaderLab

How might fees for Sunday School impact your congregation?

Leader Resource | By Stefan Jonasson | March 19, 2006 | From LeaderLab
Tagged as: Children's Faith Development, Large Congregations, Membership Growth & Outreach

A young woman wanted to know about Unitarian Universalism, but added: 'Please send the pamphlets in a plain, unmarked envelope.'

By Stefan Jonasson | August 21, 2005 | From Spirit
Tagged as: Personal Stories, Personal Inspiration

Establishing good communication practices and healthy boundaries are essential to attracting and keeping good staff. This article gives an overview of good practices, with special tips for congregations of various sizes.

Leader Resource | By Stefan Jonasson | June 1, 2003 | From LeaderLab
Tagged as: Staffing & Supervision, Governance for Congregations, Large Congregations

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