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I often use General Motors as an example of the top-down model of organization and leadership that is the opposite of what our congregations need to be nimble and vital (and I might add, attractive to Gen-Xers and Millennials). A story from Bloomberg "GM Recalls Stalled in 10 Years of Committee...By Renee Ruchotzke | March 13, 2014 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Competencies for Leadership, Mission/Vision/PlanningPage/Article -
“Although churches be distinct, and….equal and therefore have not dominion one over another; yet all the churches ought to preserve church communion one with another…The communion of churches is exercised in sundry ways. ( 1). By way of mutual care, in taking thought for one another’s...By Joan Van Becelaere | March 10, 2014 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Covenant, UU HistoryPage/Article -
There is a quote that guides me in my work: “We create the path by walking.” How many of us knew exactly who or what we wanted to be when we “grew up?” Instead, many of us made choices that led us in a certain direction. As we started down a particular path, our choices helped us to discern...By Renee Ruchotzke | January 21, 2014 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/PlanningPage/Article -
Over the years congregations have employed various methods to handle complaints from congregants. Many congregations direct complainants to a Ministerial Relations Committee, a Committee on Ministry, or, if a complaint involves a staff member, to speak to that person directly. The Rev. Dr. Daniel...By Donald E. Skinner | January 1, 2014 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Conflict Management in Congregations, Congregational Administration, Governance for Congregations, Leadership Development, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article
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Your congregation is committed to growth and understands that growth in numbers results from other kinds of growth. You also know it is important to set goals and measure how well you are doing. ...By Renee Ruchotzke | December 18, 2013 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Healthy Behavior, Leadership Development, Mission/Vision/PlanningPage/Article -
Being in covenant together is a lot like a dance. There is give and take. Occasionally you step on someone else’s feet or they step on yours.Leader Resource | By Renee Ruchotzke | November 14, 2013 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Covenant, Shared Ministry TeamsPage/Article -
How do Committees on Ministry function? Rev. Nancy Bowen shares an overview.Webinar | By Nancy Bowen, Pacific Western Region of the UUA | November 13, 2013 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant, Healthy Behavior, Shared Ministry TeamsPage/Article -
"Your actions are speaking so loudly, I can hardly hear what you are saying." This is a quote from a http://lp.citrixonline.com/102213-NA-G2W-MKT-WBR-SM?ID=70150000000ZOrx"… on the presence of leaders that I took recently. A leader's presence reflects their underlying values—it's how they wear...By Renee Ruchotzke | October 31, 2013 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Covenant, Healthy BehaviorPage/Article -
Are all of the members and friends of your church aware of all of the outreach ministries of your church? Is the wider community aware of who you are serving and how? Churches need to tell their stories, advises a r… article in the Christian Century. Author George Mitrovich explains When my...By Renee Ruchotzke | October 9, 2013 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Membership Growth & Outreach, Mission/Vision/PlanningPage/Article -
Congregational leaders are often tempted to go through the motions of creating mission, vision, planning and covenant documents without taking a holistic view of the process. Do the congregations systems support the process? How do we reflect the core values...By Renee Ruchotzke | September 10, 2013 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Membership Growth & Outreach, Mission/Vision/PlanningPage/Article -
Assessment of a congregation's ministry is a very important aspect of religious leadership and is one of the roles of a Committee on Shared Ministry. assessments....By Renee Ruchotzke | September 5, 2013 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Leadership Development, Mission/Vision/PlanningPage/Article -
General Assembly 2013 Event 4011 Program Description Speakers: Rev. Renee Ruchotzke, Deb Chaney To fulfill its mission, a congregation needs skilled and well-grounded lay leaders to partner with clergy and staff. We share two different models of lay leadership development and credentialing being...Utility | August 22, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: General Assembly, Governance for Congregations, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article
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Workshops and presentations at General Assembly (GA), the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), have been provided by a variety of Unitarian Universalist (UU) organizations and UUA staff groups over the course of several decades....Utility | July 15, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: General Assembly, Governance for CongregationsPage/Article
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General Assembly 2013 Event 2052 Program Description Speaker: Mark Bernstein The commitment of members to be active and contributing partners in congregational life is one of the characteristics of a strong, vital and growing congregation. Yet many congregations find this commitment lacking. This...Utility | July 12, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: General Assembly, Governance for Congregations, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article
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Many Unitarian Universalist congregations rent space in their buildings. Doing so not only helps out the community but gives the congregation some added income. Rentals—whether for weddings, meetings, rehearsals, concerts, Tai Chi sessions, or conferences—also allow the community to get...By Donald E. Skinner | July 1, 2013 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Congregational Administration, Facilities Management, Finance for Congregations, Fundraising for Congregations, Governance for Congregations, Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article
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General Assembly 2013 Event #3017 Our choice to organize around our promises among ourselves and with that which invokes our ultimate commitment is our greatest strength....Webinar | By Renee Ruchotzke, Jeanelyse Doran Adams, Douglas Zelinski | June 21, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: CovenantPage/Article -
Using Process Theology, we offer a framework as well as practical spiritual practices showing how living in covenant can create space for sacred conversations and authentic living.Webinar | By Renee Ruchotzke, Jeanelyse Doran Adams, Douglas Zelinski | June 21, 2013 | From LeaderLabTagged as: CovenantPage/Article
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If Unitarian Universalism’s crux were reduced to a few points in space and time, they would be those potent moments just before and just after we keep promises, or break them. The power of those moments is simple, shocking, and science-based. Explore that power—its science, theology and practice.Webinar | By Douglas Zelinski, Jeanelyse Doran Adams, Renee Ruchotzke | June 20, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: CovenantPage/Article -
If Unitarian Universalism’s crux were reduced to a few points in space and time, they would be those potent moments just before and just after we keep promises, or break them. The power of those moments is simple, shocking, and science-based. Explore that power—its science, theology and practice.Webinar | By Douglas Zelinski, Jeanelyse Doran Adams, Renee Ruchotzke | June 20, 2013 | From LeaderLabTagged as: CovenantPage/Article
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General Assembly 2013 Event 2017 Program Description Speakers: Rev. Rob Eller-Isaacs, Joe Sullivan, Laura Park Thursday This program explores faithful congregational governance practices from grounding in our covenantal theology. We focus on how good governance questions help us to form our...Utility | June 17, 2013 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: General Assembly, Governance for CongregationsPage/Article