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GOVERNANCE & MINISTRY
by Dan Hotchkiss
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Ch. 13: Bylaws and the Like
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These final chapters deal with the question many leaders quietly dread: “How do we actually change our system?” I liken governance change to a pilgrimage—it takes time, stamina, and companions, not just a new set of bylaws. I describe a step-by-step process that begins with assessing the status quo, then moves to a broadly representative Governance Assessment Committee and, later, a Governance Task Force charged with designing the new structure. The chapters argue for bylaws that are lean and clear, plus “leakproof” policies that truly delegate authority and prevent power from seeping back into old patterns. Throughout, I emphasize communication, participation, and respect for your congregation’s history, so the process itself embodies the values you hope the new system will support.
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