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Ten Tips for More Efficient Meetings (LMG Podcast)

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  1. Start on time.
  2. Identify the meeting’s goals and each agenda item’s goal ahead of time.
  3. Set time limits for each agenda item.
  4. Have all reports submitted in writing with enough advance time for board members to read them, and have any recommendations for action highlighted in the reports.
  5. Use unanimous consent for uncontroversial questions.
  6. Don’t vote on minutes. Ask for any changes. If there are none, the minutes are adopted by unanimous consent.
  7. When a report contains only information and not any recommendations for action, don’t vote on it.
  8. When a motion comes from a committee, don’t ask for a second. The committee is presumed to include at least two in favor of its consideration. (Also, in small boards—about a dozen or fewer—motions need not be seconded.)
  9. Clearly articulate any desired action, typically in the form of a motion, to focus discussion. Don’t wait until the end of discussion to make a motion.
  10. If you’ve finished all business contained in the agenda, don’t vote to adjourn. After giving everyone an opportunity to present additional business, just adjourn.

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“Preparing for In-Person Religious Services: Legal Updates and Best Practices”

“Preparing for In-Person Religious Services: Legal Updates and Best Practices” Wagenmaker Law has an overview of several issues related to returning to in-person worship here.

“Preparing for In-Person Religious Services: Legal Updates and Best Practices”

“Preparing for In-Person Religious Services: Legal Updates and Best Practices” Wagenmaker Law has an overview of several issues related to returning to in-person worship here.

1746 Building a Culture of Accountability

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5968145/height/90/theme/custom/autoplay/no/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/c30000/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]When organizations lack accountability mechanisms, they can become stagnant. When someone suggests implementing some accountability or asks specific questions about current practices, the person responsible for that aspect of the faith community’s life often takes it as a personal attack. But when a community values accountability as a necessary part of good stewardship, moments of accountability can serve to improve the organization’s mission. Developing a culture of accountability takes time, but the process can be served by bringing in an outsider without personal connections to share what best practices look like. The three areas to focus on first in developing this culture are finances, child protection, and employee evaluation.

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“Federal judge dismisses lawsuit claiming disabled son baptized against their wishes”

“Federal judge dismisses lawsuit claiming disabled son baptized against their wishes.” The News-Herald reports here on DeFibaugh v. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeast Ohio Board of Trustees, No. 1:17-CV-645 (N.D. Ohio Oct. 16, 2017). The boys’ parents were represented by the American Atheists Legal Center.

“No Red Flags is a Big Red Flag” in background checks. Instead, expect 8–10 reports for every 100 background checks.

“No Red Flags is a Big Red Flag” in background checks. Instead, expect 8–10 reports for every 100 background checks.  Mike McCarty, C.E.O. of Safe Hiring Solutions has a column in Inside Indiana Business here.  Here’s an important insight:

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