31 Questions
Which positions on the Board must be designated, but can all be held by the same person?
Lay Leader, Lay Member to Annual Conference, S/PPR Chair, and Trustee Chair
What is the standard and recommended minimum number of members for the Board?
Nine
In what circumstances can a Leadership Board of six members be formed?
Very small congregations at the discretion of their district superintendent
Why is it recommended that the pastor not vote on the Board?
To preserve clarity and unity in the Board
According to the Book of Discipline, can family members serve together on the Board?
No
Can staff (paid and unpaid) serve on the Board?
No
Who can be assigned or elected to take notes at the Board meetings?
Someone who is not on the Board
Where can a person recruited to take notes be selected from?
Existing members of the Board or recruited outside the Board
According to the text, can staff and family of staff serve on the Board?
No
According to the text, what is the absolute minimum number for the Board?
Nine
Which churches may already be doing a de facto simplified structure?
Churches with an average worship attendance under 50
What is the recommended minimum composition for lay members in the Leadership Board?
1/3 being laywomen and 1/3 being lay men
Who can attend the Leadership Board meetings?
Congregation members
When may church members need to be excused from the Leadership Board meetings?
When addressing S/PPRC matters or legal negotiations
Should Board Members be assigned to specialist roles for finance or personnel?
No, it defeats the purpose of the simplified structure
Which churches have discovered the need for SAS?
Churches with an average worship attendance over 50
What size congregations will quickly discover the power of SAS?
Congregations with an average worship attendance over 50
What is the recommended minimum composition for lay members in the Leadership Board?
1/3 being laywomen and 1/3 being lay men
Who can attend the Leadership Board meetings?
Congregation members
When may church members need to be excused from the Leadership Board meetings?
When addressing S/PPRC matters or legal negotiations
Should Board Members be assigned to specialist roles for finance or personnel?
No, it defeats the purpose of the simplified structure
According to the text, are the Financial Secretary and Treasurer required to be on the Board?
No, they are not required to be on the Board.
Who serves as the liaison to the District Superintendent for Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee purposes?
The Board Chair
Are there still three-year terms and classes for Board members?
Yes, one third of the Board will roll off each year.
Is the Board self-nominating?
No, there is a separate Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development.
How long can a person serve on the Board?
Three years
Are UMM, UMW, and UMYF representatives required to be on the Board?
They can serve as leaders of the local congregation but not on the Board.
How many Board members must be present to take an official vote?
A majority of Board members
How is the Trustee Chair elected or appointed as required by the corporate resolution?
The Trustee Chair is elected by the Board.
If a church moves to the simplified accountable structure, how does ministry happen?
Ministry teams are still needed and in place.
Do I need approval from my DS to move to the simplified structure?
Yes, approval is required from the District Superintendent.
Simplified, Accountable Structure (SAS) FAQs: Learn about combining positions on the Board and the minimum number required for each role.
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