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Effective Governance

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Document Description:

Webinar, Presentation Slide, and Resources

This webinar will identify effective governance principles, compare the two common governance structures in LCMS congregations, and provide a method to evaluate the effectiveness of your congregation’s organizational structure.

Key Takeaways:

–Identify Effective Governance Principles

–Overview of Two Governance Models

–Recognize Ineffective Governance Practices

Resources:

PowerPoint Slides (pdf)
Handout (pdf)
Guidelines for Congregation Constitutions (LCMS) (pdf)
Article: How Church Boards can Benefit from Secular Practices
Abdon vs. Carver – Explanations & Structures (pdf)
Administrative Resources