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  • Knowledge is Power
    In “Knowledge is Power,” William Doubleday introduces congregational leaders to the resources available to them in Canon 7: Of Business Methods in Church Affairs.
  • Being on the Same Page
    “Being on the Same Page” by Ron Pogue, reminds us of the value of our congregation’s governing documents and how they can be a useful tool for decision making.
  • From Above or Below?
    Alberto Cutié shares key differences in governance between the Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches. Available in both Spanish and English.
  • ¿De Arriba o de Abajo?
    Alberto Cutié comparte diferencias claves en el gobierno entre la Iglesia Episcopal y de la Iglesias Católica Romana. Disponible en español e Inglés.
  • Our Story
    “Our Story” by Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook explores the roots of our democratic style of governance and invites us to consider ways to balance an organization’s need for order with its equally important need for creativity and risk-taking.
  • Parity in Healthcare
    In 2009 the Episcopal Church’s 76th General Convention voted to require equal access to and funding of health care plans for eligible clergy and lay employees by January 1, 2013.
  • Providing Pensions to Your Lay Employees
    The Episcopal Church has encouraged congregations and other institutions to provide pension benefits to lay employees for decades. And in 2009, the 76th General Convention made it a matter of canonical law.
  • Managing Staff: 7 Things To Consider
    Churches are often full of secrets. Nothing sinister, just quirks you wouldn’t notice unless you spent a lot of time sitting at the receptionist’s desk or in the parish administrators’ office.
  • Avoid Unhappy Surprises
    I’m the new warden of St. William’s in the Woods. The Deep Woods.
  • Introducing the Denominational Health Plan
    In July 2009, the 76th General Convention passed Resolution A177, establishing the Denominational Health Plan (DHP), a Church-wide program of health care benefit plans requiring equal access to and funding of health care plans for eligible clergy and…
  • Valuing Lay Employees
    This article readers to the church-wide lay employee pension system.
  • Per your request
    I recently received a phone call from a rector seeking information about what to pay her staff.
  • Three Time-Savers
    The agenda and the treasurer’s report should be distributed to vestry members a week in advance of the meeting.
  • In the Beginning was the Word
    In the beginning was the Word. To me, although there is opinion to the contrary, tat makes communications the oldest profession in the world.