January 2018
Vestry Essentials
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Aprendiendo a Ser el Pueblo de Dios – En Dos Idiomas
By Sandra Montes
Sandra Montes comparte ejemplos de congregaciones que están llegando al desafío de hacer que su junta parroquial refleje la diversidad de su congregación.
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Church Finance: Where Endurance Matters
By Robert Button
Robert Button describes financial best practices and advice gleaned from his own experience as vestry member and parish treasurer.
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Editor's Letter February 2018
By Charis Bhagianathan
ECFVP Editor Charis Bhagianathan introduces the February 2018 issue of Vestry Papers that shares vestry essentials that lift up ways we can be more Christ-like leaders.
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Editor's Letter January 2018
By Charis Bhagianathan
ECFVP Editor Charis Bhagianathan introduces the January 2018 issue of Vestry Papers that shares fundamental vestry essentials you need to get you and your vestry team started on the right path.
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Five Things Every Vestry Member Should Know
By Donald V. Romanik
Donald Romanik shares ideas based on his experience and observations as a vestry member and warden that will speak to you, no matter where you are on your vestry journey.
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La Misa Magdalena es la respuesta a la oración
By Sarah Lamming
Sarah Lamming comparte la historia de Martha, una líder inesperada que se transforma por su creciente compromiso en el trabajo de su iglesia.
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Learning To Be the People of God—In Two Languages
By Sandra Montes
Sandra Montes shares examples from congregations that are rising to the challenge of making their vestry reflect the diversity of their congregation.
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Misa Magdalena is the answer to prayer
By Sarah Lamming
Sarah Lamming shares the story of Martha, an unexpected leader who is transformed by her growing engagement in the work of her church.
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The Vocational Vestry
By Alissa Newton
Alissa Newton provides three ways to start thinking of vestry service as a vocation.
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Today’s Vestry Challenge: Keep It Simple and Nimble
By Randy Ferebee
Randy Ferebee reminds us that while the vestry is responsible for practical governance it helps to keep processes as simple and useful as possible.
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Top Ten Resources for Vestry Members
By Brendon Hunter
Brendon Hunter lists foundational tools and resources that will greatly benefit any new or returning vestry member.
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Vestry Covenants
By Susan Pinkerton
Susan Pinkerton explains why a covenant, created and implemented together, is an essential tool for building trust and fostering community among team members.
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What Do You Think You’re Doing?
By Laurie Brock
Laurie Brock uses the story of Moses and his father-in-law to explain the importance of sharing responsibility and working together as an engaged community.