Blog by elliott.wood

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 the pers...

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 member...

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 no...

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...

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...