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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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>No (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>No (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>No (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Nine (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can attend the Leadership Board meetings?

<p>Congregation members (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which churches have discovered the need for SAS?

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

Who can attend the Leadership Board meetings?

<p>Congregation members (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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. (B)</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 (B)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the Board self-nominating?

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

How long can a person serve on the Board?

<p>Three years (C)</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. (A)</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 (A)</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. (B)</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. (B)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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