Our thanks to Augsburg Fortress for being sponsors of our annual large church conference (we had a great time). Beth Lewis shared good news of many great...
It was great to meet all of you in Florida. As I mentioned to many, one of my first tasks is to hire an Associate Pastor for Discipleship. My Bishop has...
I will be out of the office starting 05/05/2005 and will not return until 05/09/2005. I am out of the office and may not be able to access e-mail messages....
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From: "Lewis, Beth" <beth.lewis@...> Subject: Follow up to the Sandestin, FL conference Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 17:15:35 -0500 Dear Friends: ...
We are beginning the process of updating our Constitution and bylaws. We hope to "down-size" our Council and move to a model where the Council/Board is ...
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May 24, 2005 8:13 pm
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I would be interested in the same information. We are looking at this issue also. Pastor Len Hoffmann Senior Pastor Len@......
Len Hoffmann
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May 24, 2005 9:59 pm
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Same here! Looking for workable model along those lines. Dave Schulte Zion Lutheran of Helotes San Antonio, Texas...
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May 25, 2005 2:12 am
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Just do it. Act like it and don't spend so much time reorganizing. Let the Council function as vision board and keep them informed about administrative...
Jim Borgschatz
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May 25, 2005 2:25 am
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Many of us seem to be looking at the same thing. Include me on the list also. Donald Allman St. John’s, Grove City, OH allman@... _____ From:...
Count me in, too. I guess we are all looking to do this. ... Dr. Dave Koppel Senior Pastor Christ the King Lutheran Church 5575 Peachtree Parkway Norcross, GA...
For 15 years I have reviewed and consulted with congregations in the Greater Milwaukee Synod and its predecessor body on constitution and bylaws. So I am happy...
Karl - Excel
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May 25, 2005 2:12 pm
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I'd be interested in receiving the stuff, too. Les Svendsen Our Savior's Lutheran Church 909 West 33rd St. Sioux Falls SD 57105 605 336-2942 ... From:...
Les Svendsen
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May 25, 2005 2:13 pm
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Include me, too as we're looking at the same goal in revamping Council structure and the Constitution. Kurt Jacobson ... From: LargerChurch@yahoogroups.com...
We are currently restructuring our governance as well and are always looking at what other churches have done. It is such a terribly long process to change...
Ryan Brodin
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May 25, 2005 2:56 pm
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Hey Dave and Len: You can check out our bylaws under Administrative Resources at: http://www.stmatthewlutheran.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=26&It ...
Good morning, We recently did this in our constitution....based upon the recommendations of the Task Force. Both of these are attached for anyone interested....
Pastor Dave
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May 25, 2005 3:05 pm
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Not to come to late to the party. I would be interested in listening in as well. We are half way through the process and getting ready to write. Dave Zellmer...
David B. Zellmer
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May 25, 2005 3:39 pm
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A couple of years ago, Good Shepherd in Bismarck embraced the Policy Governance model proposed by John Carver. Carver has written a series of little booklets...
Jeff Tengesdal
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May 25, 2005 3:49 pm
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Hi, We have recently had a VERY helpful HRC committee redo our staff job descriptions, lines of accountability, perks etc. But the most intesting point (for...
Len Halvorson
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May 25, 2005 4:04 pm
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The key is to help the Council understand that they are no longer a legislative body. They may vote on the annual budget, the ballot, and the sale or purchase...
Paul Harrington
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May 25, 2005 4:40 pm
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Friends, We have just completed a visioning process and have called a congregation meeting to amend our constitution to conform with our new ...
Rev. Dr. Gene Kern
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May 25, 2005 7:26 pm
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Hi Len, I'm from the LCA model and I would find it difficult to be anything but the CEO. If I am to be held responsible for the atmosphere and growth in...
Pastor Mitchell
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May 25, 2005 8:24 pm
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Count me in as one who would like to see this material. We are preparing to update our constitution. I am also looking at Eric Burtness' book "Leading on...
Thanks for including me on this email.I'd like to hear results as well. Rev. Perry J. Fruhling St. Mark's Faith & Life Center 8300 C Ave NE Marion, IA 52302 ...
Perry Fruhling
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May 26, 2005 3:30 pm
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Dear Colleagues, A word of appreciation from all of us regarding this engaging conversation about church leadership. The vast majority of us are interested....
Hello everyone: Seven or Eight years ago, we rewrote our consitution to reflect a mission driven model. Here are some quick features: 1) Staff is hired to...
John Strommen
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May 26, 2005 5:09 pm
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Sorry. I forgot to identify myself. John Strommen, Mt. Olivet, Plymouth, MN. Our website is: www.mtolivet-plymouth.org ... From: LargerChurch@yahoogroups.com...
John Strommen
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May 26, 2005 5:16 pm
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This has been an interesting discussion re constitutions and how we structure ourselves for ministry. We too are currently in the process of revising our...
David Hagstrom
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May 27, 2005 4:50 pm
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I will be out of the office starting 05/27/2005 and will not return until 05/31/2005. I am at meetings away from the office and may not be able to access...
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May 27, 2005 4:54 pm
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Hi All, At our February 2005 Annual Meeting Our Saviour's had the second reading and ratification of our constitutional changes. Through a process of study...