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Which positions on the Board must be designated, but can all be held by the same person?

  • Lay Leader, Lay Member to Annual Conference, and S/PPR Chair
  • Lay Leader, Lay Member to Annual Conference, and Trustee Chair
  • Lay Leader, Lay Member to Annual Conference, S/PPR Chair, and Trustee Chair (correct)
  • Lay Member to Annual Conference, S/PPR Chair, and Trustee Chair

    • What is the standard and recommended minimum number of members for the Board?

  • Three
  • Ten
  • Six
  • Nine (correct)

    • In what circumstances can a Leadership Board of six members be formed?

  • Large congregations at the discretion of their district superintendent
  • Very small congregations at the discretion of their district superintendent (correct)
  • Medium-sized congregations at the discretion of their district superintendent
  • All congregations

    • Why is it recommended that the pastor not vote on the Board?

    <p>To preserve clarity and unity in the Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Book of Discipline, can family members serve together on the Board?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can staff (paid and unpaid) serve on the Board?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be assigned or elected to take notes at the Board meetings?

    <p>Someone who is not on the Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can a person recruited to take notes be selected from?

    <p>Existing members of the Board or recruited outside the Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, can staff and family of staff serve on the Board?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the absolute minimum number for the Board?

    <p>Nine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which churches may already be doing a de facto simplified structure?

    <p>Churches with an average worship attendance under 50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended minimum composition for lay members in the Leadership Board?

    <p>1/3 being laywomen and 1/3 being lay men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can attend the Leadership Board meetings?

    <p>Congregation members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may church members need to be excused from the Leadership Board meetings?

    <p>When addressing S/PPRC matters or legal negotiations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Should Board Members be assigned to specialist roles for finance or personnel?

    <p>No, it defeats the purpose of the simplified structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which churches have discovered the need for SAS?

    <p>Churches with an average worship attendance over 50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What size congregations will quickly discover the power of SAS?

    <p>Congregations with an average worship attendance over 50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended minimum composition for lay members in the Leadership Board?

    <p>1/3 being laywomen and 1/3 being lay men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can attend the Leadership Board meetings?

    <p>Congregation members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may church members need to be excused from the Leadership Board meetings?

    <p>When addressing S/PPRC matters or legal negotiations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Should Board Members be assigned to specialist roles for finance or personnel?

    <p>No, it defeats the purpose of the simplified structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, are the Financial Secretary and Treasurer required to be on the Board?

    <p>No, they are not required to be on the Board.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who serves as the liaison to the District Superintendent for Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee purposes?

    <p>The Board Chair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are there still three-year terms and classes for Board members?

    <p>Yes, one third of the Board will roll off each year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the Board self-nominating?

    <p>No, there is a separate Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can a person serve on the Board?

    <p>Three years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are UMM, UMW, and UMYF representatives required to be on the Board?

    <p>They can serve as leaders of the local congregation but not on the Board.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Board members must be present to take an official vote?

    <p>A majority of Board members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Trustee Chair elected or appointed as required by the corporate resolution?

    <p>The Trustee Chair is elected by the Board.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a church moves to the simplified accountable structure, how does ministry happen?

    <p>Ministry teams are still needed and in place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do I need approval from my DS to move to the simplified structure?

    <p>Yes, approval is required from the District Superintendent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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