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Starting the New Year Well: A Checklist for PCA Clerks of Session

By Elliott Wood

As the new year begins, it’s an excellent time for Clerks of Session to review their responsibilities, plan ahead, and establish good organizational habits. Here’s a guide to help you step into January with confidence and clarity.

 

1. Review and Update Membership Rolls

Maintaining accurate ...

December 31,2024 11:57 AM - Comment(s)
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But wait, there's more... It's not just the minutes

By Elliott Wood

But wait, there's more... It's not just the minutes

So, you've been elected as clerk or secretary of your church's board. In my case, as a Ruling Elder in a Presbyterian Church, as clerk of Session. 

 

You knew that means you are responsible for taking the minutes and recording the actions of the Session. Occasionally, you've observed that th...

November 11,2024 03:34 PM - Comment(s)
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The Tool You Need to Run Meetings and Keep Records

By Elliott Wood

Imagine this: You walk into your next church meeting, open up Orderly Meetings, and everything is already in place—your agenda is organized, your minutes are prepped, and you know exactly what needs to happen next. Sound too good to be true?  It’s not. 

Orderly Meetings was built specifical...
November 04,2024 10:04 AM - Comment(s)
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The Problems Church Board Secretaries Face

By Elliott Wood

Church boards by any name (maybe your church or denomination uses a different word - Session, Vestry, Trustees, Committee, Commission, Team, or something else) and their secretaries (or clerks) all share some a similar challenge.


As a secretary or clerk, have you ever sat at the board room table afte...

November 04,2024 09:37 AM - Comment(s)
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How to Prepare an Effective Meeting Agenda for Your Church Board, Session, or Vestry

By Elliott Wood

How to Prepare an Effective Meeting Agenda for Your Church Board, Session, or Vestry
Meetings of Church boards, such as Trustees, Sessions, Vestries, Committees, and Commissions play a crucial role in guiding the vision, mission, and practical needs of the congregation. Yet, without a well-prepared agenda, these meetings can easily become unproductive, veering off track or running l...
November 01,2024 04:57 PM - Comment(s)
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