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Is Your Church Board Reactionary or Transformational? Inventory

 

Download Church Board Reactionary or Transformational Inventory, 11.30.10 Edition Updated 21.1.10

Here is the November 30, 2010 edition of an inventory to share with your church board and others who observe or are impacted by their work. Have people complete it and then use it as a reference point for creative dialogue on whether your board is more reactionary, more transformational, and what actions it can take to become increasingly transformational.

 

Your feedback on this inventory to improve it for the good of all would be appreciated. Send comments to George Bullard at GBullard@TheColumbiaPartnership.org.

 

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Transforming Reactionary Church Boards

Download Bullard, Transforming Reactionary Church Boards, 11.30.10 Edition Updated 12.1.10

Inspired by the New TSA Airport Security Procedures

 

A Travel Free Learning Article, November 30, 2010 Edition

By George Bullard, Ministry Colleague with The Columbia Partnership

Voice: 803.622.0923, E-mail: GBullard@TheColumbiaPartnership.org, Web Site: www.TheColumbiaPartnership.org

The Situation

As the new Transportation Security Administration screening procedures went into effect during November 2010, I was on six airplanes in six days. That took me through several airports in four different states. I not only had the opportunity to observe the new procedures at work, but also to think about how they reflect on life—including congregational life.

When congregations are getting over a conflict, a less than excellent relationship with a senior or solo pastor who has now moved on, or an empowering vision that has diminished, policies and procedures to create more control are often put into place. Typically these changes are focused on correcting what was perceived as wrong or missing in the past. They place requirements on the next pastor based on what they did not like about the last pastor. They move towards deeper accountability with less freedom and permission-giving.

Who Are the Next 25 Members of Your Church?

 

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Straub,_Next_25_Members_of_Your_Church,_11.23.10_Edition.pdf (30 KB)

A Travel Free Learning Article

TFL Dialogue, Gary Straub on Next 25 Members

By Gary Straub, Ministry Colleague with The Columbia Partnership

Voice: 502.320.4336, E-mail: GStraub@TheColumbiaPartnership.org, Web Site: www.TheColumbiaPartnership.org

[This article builds on the theme of a previous one: Improving your Congregation’s I.Q. In case you wonder, I.Q. stands for Invitational Quotient.]

A congregation fully engaged in the process of revitalization can get so intense on institutional survival, constitutional change, and internal governance issues to the near neglect of its mission, heartbeat, reason d’être; welcoming folks to the heart of God through Jesus Christ. This conversation seeks to provide not only a snap-back, but a place to jump-start the action.

50 for 99: A Solution-Focused Ministry Coaching Experience

Go to www.50for90.info to register for a solution-focused ministry coaching experience with the consultant.coach of your choice

The Essence of 50 for 99

What is a key opportunity or challenge facing your personal ministry, your congregation, or denominational organization? Would you like to spend 50 minutes for $99 with an expert strategic leadership coach knowledgeable in this opportunity or challenge, or one deeply immersed in the leadership coaching process and able to assist with a multitude of issues? Would you like to figure out or receive confirmation on the first or next steps you need to take to address this opportunity or challenge?

How Does 50 for 99 Work?

1. Identify the opportunity or challenge you would like to address.
2. Pinpoint three to five key elements or issues about that opportunity or challenge.
3. Contemplate what might be the first or next steps you would like to figure out or receive confirmation on during your 50 for 99.
4. Contact The Columbia Partnership at Client.Care@TheColumbiaPartnership.org or call 803.622.0923 to arrange for a solution-focused coaching experience with the coach of your choice.
5. Go online to the registration link provided, pay for your experience and share your opportunity or challenge, key elements or issues, and projected first or next steps for your coach to study before the experience.
6. Call the coach on the appointed day and time at the number provided so the live 50 for 99 session can be recorded for your review at a later time.
7. After the 50 for 99 session take the first or next steps to address your opportunity or challenge.
8. Conduct a follow-up 25 minute teleconference with your coach within the next 30 days to check on your progress and first or next steps you have asked you coach to hold you accountable to take.

Hopeful Imagination Workshop Recordings by TCP Ministry Colleagues

Reaching People Under 40 While Keeping People Over 60 with Eddie Hammett

 Reaching People Under 40

Finding and Following Your Church's Future with George Bullard

 Finding and Following Your Church's Future

Creating Generous Congregations with Ruben Swint

Download Creating Generous Congregatons

Shifting the Focus and Mindset of Leadership Teams with Eddie Hammett

Download Shifting the Focus and Mindset of Leadership Teams