Documents for Special Called Church Conference

Greetings Topeka First UMC,

Next Tuesday night, October 28, at 6 pm, we are holding a Special-Called Church Conference to officially vote on moving from the current committee system to the Simplified Accountable Structure (One-Board System). Every member of the church is welcome to vote and participate in the meeting. In person attendance is required to vote. District Superintendent Rev. Jenny Collins will lead the meeting.

The 4 documents are linked. Click on the link to review the document.

• A flow chart diagram describing the new system and defining Ministry Teams and Work Groups.
• The Guiding Principles document that sets the ground rules for how the newly formed Leadership Council will function.
• The Leadership Covenant that will be signed and adhered to by all members of the Leadership Council.
• Blake Bradford, author of the book," Mission Possible: A Simple Structure for Missional Effectiveness," has a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section in his book. If you have questions about this new system, this FAQ document might answer your questions.

I invite all members to review the attached documents, let me know if you have any questions, and be in prayer as we prepare for this Special-Called Church Conference next Tuesday, October 28 at 6 pm.

Blessings,

Pastor Brad