Single Board Model General Information: The following is a summary to guide churches shifting from the former United Methodist Church’s structure that include an Administrative Council, Finance Committee, Board of Trustees, and a PPR Committee, to the new Board” or Board” alternative structure comprised of “Leadership “Single anywhere from 9-15 members. Leadership Board Purpose Utilize a leadership style that combines accountability, responsibility and authority Reduce micro management Synchronize and align all the church’s ministries with the mission, vision, and goals Reduce the number of people engaged in administration and free up resources (time, talents, etc…) for hands-on ministry and engagement in the mission field Empower the pastor to lead Assist smaller congregations who cannot sustain the traditional structure Leadership Board Responsibilities Establish the church’s yearly budget Confirm the vision cast by the pastor and establish yearly for the church Work in partnership with programs and ministries to ensure they fulfill the mission and vision of the church Work with the District Superintendent to hold the pastor accountable *This team is not responsible for hearing reports. Other avenues for communication (bulletins, email, Facebook, newsletters, Town Hall meetings, etc…) within the congregation must be efficiently employed. Pastor’s Role Cast the church’s vision Hire, supervise, assess (and if needed, terminate) both paid and unpaid Hold staff (paid and unpaid) accountable for leading their ministry areas and fulfilling the mission and vision of the church Monitor the accomplishment of church goals and make adjustments as required to ensure achievement of those goals present leaders and raise up new leaders for the work of ministry Guidelines to Ensure the Alternative Structure’s Success Churches may choose to designate members of the Leadership Board to serve as liaisons between the Leadership Board and each various ministry team or group within the church. (for example: Nurture Team, Witness Team, Mission Team, etc…) This promotes communication and allows for avenues of evaluation and decision making. NOTE: THE LIAISON IS NOT EXPECTED TO BECOME AN ACTIVE PART OF THAT ARM OF THE CHURCH, BUT SIMPLY TO PROVIDE A BRIDGE FOR CONNECTEDNESS.
Single Board Model General Information: The following is a summary to guide churches shifting from the former United Methodist Church’s structure that include an Administrative Council, Finance Committee, Board of Trustees, and a PPR Committee, to the new “Leadership Board” or “Single Board” alternative structure comprised of anywhere from 9-15 members. Leadership Board Purpose Utilize a leadership style that combines accountability, responsibility and authority Reduce micro management Synchronize and align all the church’s ministries with the mission, vision, and goals Reduce the number of people engaged in administration and free up resources (time, talents, etc…) for hands-on ministry and engagement in the mission field Empower the pastor to lead Assist smaller congregations who cannot sustain the traditional structure Leadership Board Responsibilities Establish the church’s yearly budget Confirm the vision cast by the pastor and establish yearly for the church Work in partnership with programs and ministries to ensure they fulfill the mission and vision of the church Work with the District Superintendent to hold the pastor accountable *This team is not responsible for hearing reports. Other avenues for communication (bulletins, email, Facebook, newsletters, Town Hall meetings, etc…) within the congregation must be efficiently employed. Pastor’s Role Cast the church’s vision Hire, supervise, assess (and if needed, terminate) both paid and unpaid Hold staff (paid and unpaid) accountable for leading their ministry areas and fulfilling the mission and vision of the church Monitor the accomplishment of church goals and make adjustments as required to ensure achievement of those goals present leaders and raise up new leaders for the work of ministry Guidelines to Ensure the Alternative Structure’s Success Churches may choose to designate members of the Leadership Board to serve as liaisons between the Leadership Board and each various ministry team or group within the church. (for example: Nurture Team, Witness Team, Mission Team, etc…) This promotes communication and allows for avenues of evaluation and decision making. NOTE: THE LIAISON IS NOT EXPECTED TO BECOME AN ACTIVE PART OF THAT ARM OF THE CHURCH, BUT SIMPLY TO PROVIDE A BRIDGE FOR CONNECTEDNESS.
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