GOVERNANCE & MINISTRY

by Dan Hotchkiss

How congregations can manage the constant stream of new ideas from enthusiastic members.

Identifying a short list of true priorities rather than trying to do everything.

Whether clergy leaders should openly advocate for specific changes or maintain facilitative neutrality.

Organizations resist change because their core function is to repeat established behaviors.

Critiques SMART goals applied uncritically to congregational planning.

Practical guidance on crafting a meaningful, actionable congregational vision statement.

Helps congregations choose the right planning approach.

The annual cycle through which boards engage in strategic planning.

What happens after a congregation restructures its governance.

On members and leaders who feel left out or marginalized during and after a governance change process.