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Ministry Evaluation

Board Handbook 8. Evaluations

The Board has an evaluation conversation with the Senior Minister on how well the church is colle...

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With the Congregation

Board Handbook 7. Communications

Board members are expected to be a regular presence on Sundays and at church gatherings, and to m...

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With the Senior Minister

Board Handbook 7. Communications

As an ex-officio member of the Board, the Senior Minister attends all board meetings and retreats...

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Within the Board

Board Handbook 7. Communications

Between meetings, Board business is conducted primarily on Basecamp  through Messages (that go to...

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Town Halls

Board Handbook 6. Board Meetings

Occur throughout the year - typically 2-3 per year  Led by Ministers and staff  Board membe...

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Congregational Meetings

Board Handbook 6. Board Meetings

The By-laws require at least one annual congregational meeting. The current practice is to hold t...

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Annual Board Retreat

Board Handbook 6. Board Meetings

The Board year kicks off with a summer retreat.  The retreat is typically 1½ days and is planned ...

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Year-end Review

Board Handbook 6. Board Meetings

At the end of the Board year, typically at the June official meeting, the Board reviews monitorin...

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Monthly Meetings

Board Handbook 6. Board Meetings

Each year with input from current members, the Board President determines the day and time for th...

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Working Meetings

Board Handbook 6. Board Meetings

 Provides additional time for projects, discussion, learning and attention to special topics or...

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Official Meetings

Board Handbook 6. Board Meetings

Any official business and/or voting takes place Minutes are taken and published to the congre...

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Board Self-Monitoring

Board Handbook 5. Monitoring

Board Policy includes how the Board will act in accordance with their roles and responsibilities ...

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Annual Monitoring

Board Handbook 5. Monitoring

Each year prior to annual congregational meetings, the Senior Minister provides a ministry report...

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Quarterly Monitoring

Board Handbook 5. Monitoring

The Senior Minister provides quarterly financial updates to the Board.

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Monthly Monitoring

Board Handbook 5. Monitoring

The Senior Minister provides reports and other updates at each official  board meeting on  policy...

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Responsibilities for Treasurer

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

The Treasurer plays no direct role in financial management, which is delegated to the Senior Mini...

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Responsibilities for Secretary

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

The Secretary has the following added responsibilities: Take accurate and clear minutes at all ...

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Responsibilities for Vice President / President-Elect

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

The Vice President/President-Elect has the following added responsibilities: Assume the duties ...

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Responsibilities for the President

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

The President has the following added responsibilities: Assure the integrity of the Board’s pro...

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Board Member Responsibilities

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

Provide vision and leadership to guide the church in the pursuit of its mission and long-term v...

Updated 2 months ago by Gretchen Haley