Transcript Practical Skills for Lay Leaders

Practical Skills for Lay Leaders
Nan Dahlke
Vice President
Metropolitan Chicago Synod
Called to Serve
Romans 12:6-8
Having gifts that differ according to the grace
given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in
proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving;
he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts,
in his exhortation; he who contributes, in
liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who
does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
What’s in Your Toolbox?
Model Constitution for
Congregations
http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-ThreeExpressions/Churchwide-Organization/Officeof-the-Secretary/CongregationAdministration/Model-Constitution-forCongregations.aspx
Robert’s Rules of Order
Purpose of Good Order:
• Make sure all voices are heard.
• Ensure the rights of the majority.
• Protects the rights of the minority.
• Defend the rights of individual members.
• Safeguard those people absent from the meeting.
• Treat one item at a time.
• Extend courtesy and fairness to all.
Rights and Responsibilities of Members
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Receive notices of meetings.
Attend meetings.
Be on time.
Stay until the end of a meeting.
Be ready to talk knowledgably
and intelligibly on a topic.
Be attentive.
Be open minded.
Treat everyone with courtesy.
Make, second, and debate
motions.
Speak openly but allow others
to speak.
Follow the rules of debate.
Make a point concisely.
• Attack issues not people.
• Appeal the decision of the chair.
• Abide by the decision of the
majority.
• Be familiar with constitution and
bylaws.
• Promote growth.
• Enhance reputation.
Spiritual Discipline
Prayer
Bible Study
Communion of Saints
Use your Gifts
Connect with others in similar
leadership positions
Sense of Humor
Person to Give You Feedback
Nuts and Bolts
Agenda
Who sets an agenda?
How do you build an agenda?
What should an agenda include?
Being an Example
Where to go for Help
Metropolitan Chicago Synod
www.mcselca.org
(773) 248-0021
www.elca.org
Ephesians 1:16
I do not cease to give thanks for
you, remembering you in my
prayers, that the God of our Lord
Jesus Christ, may give you a spirit
of wisdom and of revelation in the
knowledge of him.