A Name for Every Task
Pastoral Renewal
Efficient meetings are one thing; good follow-through is quite another. In order to guarantee their decision making, the Richardson, Texas, elders make it crystal-clear in the minutes who's to do what. For example: DVBS Proposal, by John D. A written report mailed to the elders April 7. New cost estimate submitted by Paul C. is $750. The elders quickly agreed to have John put his plan into action. ACTION: Ed M. will contact John D. this week to proceed with his DVBS plans, including revised cost estimate. "I listen very carefully to the discussions to make sure the decisions reached are precise," says Ed Martin, who serves as recording secretary. "Unless I can pin down a specific name and exactly what that person is to do, I try not to let the issue rest. "This written format—with the word ACTION in bold letters—makes the assignment jump out of the page. "Also, by keeping the name of the person at the first of the sentence, it's easy to check off the responsiblities." Adapted with permission from Pastoral Renewal
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