Directional Leadership Governance Structure CCHALWRKSingle Council Structure 120312

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Directional Leadership Governance & Structure CCHALWRKSingle. Council. Structure 120312

Directional Leadership Governance & Structure CCHALWRKSingle. Council. Structure 120312

Core Purpose Our core purpose today is to understand how an Accountable Leadership approach

Core Purpose Our core purpose today is to understand how an Accountable Leadership approach to church governance will facilitate the implementation and accomplishment of the church’s Mission and Vision.

Objectives: 1. Understand the paradigm or cultural shift necessary to fulfill the Mission and

Objectives: 1. Understand the paradigm or cultural shift necessary to fulfill the Mission and Vision. 2. Determine how the governance or directional leadership single board structure supports the Mission and Vision. 3. Learn the importance of responsibility, authority, and accountability in the single board structure. 4. Determine where existing committees, teams and individuals fit in the single board structure.

CULTURE SHIFT Structural changes alone will not automatically result in fulfilling the church’s mission

CULTURE SHIFT Structural changes alone will not automatically result in fulfilling the church’s mission and vision.

First Priority: Remaining sold out to your Mission Vision and Values you hold.

First Priority: Remaining sold out to your Mission Vision and Values you hold.

Culture Shift The adage, “if you aim at nothing you will hit it every

Culture Shift The adage, “if you aim at nothing you will hit it every time” is still true. We have to understand to whom Jesus desires for us to reach. Who are the beneficiaries of the church?

Culture Shift 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven

Culture Shift 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. " (Matthew 28: 18 -20) Based upon Jesus. admonition to his disciples, who are the beneficiaries of the church?

Culture Shift First Beneficiaries: Those outside the church. Second Beneficiaries: Those inside the church.

Culture Shift First Beneficiaries: Those outside the church. Second Beneficiaries: Those inside the church. It is not an either/or, but a both/and as to be a disciple of Jesus Christ we are to be about making more disciples.

CULTURE SHIFT To fulfill God’s intended purpose for a church everything must be in

CULTURE SHIFT To fulfill God’s intended purpose for a church everything must be in alignment with the mission and vision.

CULTURE SHIFT All ministries are audited at least yearly to ensure it fulfills the

CULTURE SHIFT All ministries are audited at least yearly to ensure it fulfills the mission and vision. If the ministry does not , it is given a year to align itself with the mission and vision. After 1 year, if the ministry is still misaligned, it is discontinued. This is called accountability.

CULTURE SHIFT The structure, like a skeleton, supports the mission and vision of the

CULTURE SHIFT The structure, like a skeleton, supports the mission and vision of the church.

Typical Governance Structure Ad Council Communication Program Related Decisions L SPRC Trustees Finance Decisions

Typical Governance Structure Ad Council Communication Program Related Decisions L SPRC Trustees Finance Decisions Sr. Pastor Manager Staff Ministry

Accountable Leadership Organizational Chart From Winning on Purpose, by John Edmund Kaiser) And EPHESIANS

Accountable Leadership Organizational Chart From Winning on Purpose, by John Edmund Kaiser) And EPHESIANS 4: 11 -13 Owner: CHRIST 1 st Beneficiaries: PEOPLE OUTSIDE 2 nd Beneficiaries: PEOPLE INSIDE Player: THE BOARD Position: GOVERNANCE Player: THE PASTOR Position: LEADERSHIP Player: STAFF MEMBER Position: MANAGEMENT Ministry Team Player: STAFF MEMBER Position: MANAGEMENT Ministry Team Ministry Team

According to Matthew 16: 18, whose church is it? And I (Jesus) tell you

According to Matthew 16: 18, whose church is it? And I (Jesus) tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Jesus is the owner of the church.

Accountable Leadership Organizational Chart From Winning on Purpose, by John Edmund Kaiser) And EPHESIANS

Accountable Leadership Organizational Chart From Winning on Purpose, by John Edmund Kaiser) And EPHESIANS 4: 11 -13 Owner: CHRIST 1 st Beneficiaries: PEOPLE OUTSIDE 2 nd Beneficiaries: PEOPLE INSIDE Player: THE BOARD Position: GOVERNANCE Player: THE PASTOR Position: LEADERSHIP Player: STAFF MEMBER Position: MANAGEMENT Ministry Team Player: STAFF MEMBER Position: MANAGEMENT Ministry Team Ministry Team

Accountability Leadership Position Ministry Management Leadership Governance 16: 18 Players. Matthew Functions Metaphors Members

Accountability Leadership Position Ministry Management Leadership Governance 16: 18 Players. Matthew Functions Metaphors Members Outreach first then care for one another Teammates, champions, athletes, etc… Staff Equipping and coordination Assistant coaches and specialists Pastor Vision, direction and teaching Head coach, or quarterback, captain, etc… Accountability and support Commissioner, umpire, scorekeeper & cheerleader Board

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 While the organizational chart correctly reflects

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 While the organizational chart correctly reflects the lines of accountability, it fails to capture the functional relationship of the team. The Church – The Body of Christ

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 The congregation is the most dominate

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 The congregation is the most dominate player of the team active in outward (1 st Beneficiary) and inward (2 nd Beneficiary) focused ministry.

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 The paid and unpaid staff (also

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 The paid and unpaid staff (also known as management), support the congregation through equipping and coordination.

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 Out in front is the Pastor,

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 Out in front is the Pastor, who: • Leads the Staff by directing it. (thus the solid line)

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 Out in front is the Pastor

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 Out in front is the Pastor influences the: • Congregation primarily through teaching (thus the dotted line) • Board/Council primarily through envisioning (thus the dotted line)

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 The Board/Council supports and undergirds the

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 The Board/Council supports and undergirds the pastor to insure effective pastoral Leadership.

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 The Board/Council supports the pastor by

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 The Board/Council supports the pastor by giving him/her the responsibility and authority to lead the: • staff through directing, • congregation through teaching, • council through envisioning.

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 In addition, the Board/Council holds the

Functional Accountable Leadership Winning on Purpose Pg. 47 In addition, the Board/Council holds the pastor accountable to fulfill the mission and vision of the church.

All games have rules or boundaries

All games have rules or boundaries

 As in the game of Basket ball, the Ad Council determines what should

As in the game of Basket ball, the Ad Council determines what should not be done by setting boundaries. The rules of a game do not tell you what you can do, the rules tell you what you can’t do. Rules give you freedom – Adam & Eve were told what not to eat not what to eat. Like the basketball player, those leading ministries are given the freedom to operate within boundaries or guidelines.

Setting the Boundaries Examples of boundaries: A budget – stay within your budget and

Setting the Boundaries Examples of boundaries: A budget – stay within your budget and you are okay Spending policies A building use policy An employee manual

Where Do I Fit In?

Where Do I Fit In?

Ad Council Directional Leadership GOVERNANCE Sr. Pastor Ministry Assistant Sr. Mgmt. Team Ministry Assistant

Ad Council Directional Leadership GOVERNANCE Sr. Pastor Ministry Assistant Sr. Mgmt. Team Ministry Assistant Vol. /Paid Staff Small Groups UMW LEADER MANAGERS Vol. /Paid Staff Grounds & Facilities Team Landscape M I N I S T Sr. Mgmt. Team E R S Vol. /Paid Staff

Single Board Structure – Governance In this structure the authority, responsibility and accountability of

Single Board Structure – Governance In this structure the authority, responsibility and accountability of the SPRC, Trustees, Finance Committee, and Nominations Committee are invested in the Church Council. See Disciplinary paragraphs 243, 244. 2, 247. 2, and 2525. This structure has been vetted by the Cabinet of the Indiana Annual Conference.

Single Board Structure – 9 -13 members Filling 11 Positions Council Chair (May also

Single Board Structure – 9 -13 members Filling 11 Positions Council Chair (May also fill one of the following positions) -If incorporated will need to name Vice-Chair who may also fill one of the following positions. ) SPRC Chair – to interact with D. S. for SPRC issues Trustee - liaison to Facilities & Grounds Team Finance Treasurer – if staff person they do not vote Lay Leader – who is also the Lay Member of Annual Conference UMM rep Sr. Pastor Youth Member UMW rep Young Adult rep At-Large - not necessary

Council Chair (May also fill one of the following positions) -If incorporated will need

Council Chair (May also fill one of the following positions) -If incorporated will need to name Vice-Chair who may also fill one of the following positions. ) SPRC Liaison – to interact with D. S. for SPRC issues Trustee - liaison to Facilities & Grounds Team Finance Treasurer – if staff person they do not vote Lay Leader – who is also the Lay Member of Annual Conference UMM rep Sr. Pastor Youth Member UMW rep Young Adult rep At-Large - not necessary

What does Ephesians 4: 12 -13 say about the Body of Christ ? 11

What does Ephesians 4: 12 -13 say about the Body of Christ ? 11 It was he (Jesus) who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4: 11 -13

2 nd Beneficiaries of the Church Ephesians 4: 11 -12 11 It was he

2 nd Beneficiaries of the Church Ephesians 4: 11 -12 11 It was he (Jesus) who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

a Plateaued and declining churches routinely restrict their top leaders to a system of

a Plateaued and declining churches routinely restrict their top leaders to a system of specific approvals. The better way is to use boundaries as a tool to preauthorize any and all means that are ethical and prudent. Example: A governing council can create and enforece guiding principles

All for the purpose to succeed at the mission: To make disciples of Jesus

All for the purpose to succeed at the mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

SETTING THE BOUNDARIS o o Keeping the rules is not the objective Jesus’ church

SETTING THE BOUNDARIS o o Keeping the rules is not the objective Jesus’ church is trying to accomplish. The objective is to fulfill the mission to make disciples. Contextually, for every church it is the accomplishment of the God given vision to fulfill the mission.

o The Council has neither the time nor the expertise to list every thing

o The Council has neither the time nor the expertise to list every thing that can be done. o Jesus commissioned the Church to make disciples of all nations, not to make decisions of all notions.

Example What happens in your church today if the children’s director desires to redecorate

Example What happens in your church today if the children’s director desires to redecorate the pre-school room? What happens if the Council sets boundaries?

SETTING THE BOUNDARIES o The Church Council establishes the boundaries within which the Sr.

SETTING THE BOUNDARIES o The Church Council establishes the boundaries within which the Sr. Pastor, staff and ministries may operate. o Boundaries are prohibitions within which the Staff and ministries operate. o Boundaries do not tell you what you can do, they tell you what you can’t do. o A budget sets a boundary – stay within your budget and you are okay o A building use policy sets boundaries o An employee manual sets boundaries

SETTING THE BOUNDARIES o The Council/Board has neither the time nor the expertise to

SETTING THE BOUNDARIES o The Council/Board has neither the time nor the expertise to list every thing that can be done. o The Council/Board determines what should not be done.

Single Board Structure – Governance is: EMPOWERMENT Those who are responsible and accountable are

Single Board Structure – Governance is: EMPOWERMENT Those who are responsible and accountable are given the authority to equip, lead and make decisions within their ministry area.

Single Board Structure – Governance is: 1. Visioning 2. Support 3. Budget/Financial Oversight 4.

Single Board Structure – Governance is: 1. Visioning 2. Support 3. Budget/Financial Oversight 4. Policy - (building, SPRC personnel handbook, safe sanctuaries, etc. ) 5. Establish and insure implementation of the system for accountability to mission, vision, goals 6. Establish the system for accountability to operational boundaries for pastors and paid and volunteer staff

Governance Structure Ad Council Communication Program Related Decisions L SPRC Trustees Finance Decisions Sr.

Governance Structure Ad Council Communication Program Related Decisions L SPRC Trustees Finance Decisions Sr. Pastor Manager Staff Ministry

Ad Council Sr. Pastor Dir. of Education Small Group Captains Small Group Leaders Adult

Ad Council Sr. Pastor Dir. of Education Small Group Captains Small Group Leaders Adult SS Coordinator SS Teacher Business Administrator

Determine Your Core Values are not • a list of what you believe should

Determine Your Core Values are not • a list of what you believe should be true, • a shopping list of “buzz words on display in the lobby. • Integrity, Joyful, Positive, Hopeful etc.

Beware of Accidental Values

Beware of Accidental Values

Determine Your Core Values • Are two or three priorities already evident in your

Determine Your Core Values • Are two or three priorities already evident in your church. • Should take no more than 10 -15 minutes for a leadership team to determine. • Determine the focus of the allocation of resources • People, Money and Space

What does Ephesians 4: 11 -12 say about leadership? 11 It was he (Jesus)

What does Ephesians 4: 11 -12 say about leadership? 11 It was he (Jesus) who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4: 11 -13

Leaders Your pastor leads

Leaders Your pastor leads