Part 5 of 5
Running a Virtual Church Business Meeting
A quick guide to conducting church business virtually.
Church Business Meetings
Part 4 of 5
Taking Minutes at a Church Business Meeting
How to properly document the official actions taken at a meeting.
Part 3 of 5
Voting at a Church Business Meeting
Four primary methods of voting that members and leaders should understand.
Part 2 of 5
Making Motions at a Church Business Meeting
Four questions to help ensure your motions follow proper parliamentary procedure.
Part 1 of 5
Preparing for a Church Business Meeting
How to structure effective, legally sound meetings—and set their agendas.
17 Changes Relevant to Churches in Newest Robert’s Rules of Order
Leaders should note these changes before their next official church business meeting.
Recommended Reading
Getting Meetings Right
Online or in-person, understand what churches need to know to conduct legally sound meetings.
Adding Emergency Provisions to Your Bylaws
How adopting these provisions allows for legally sound virtual meetings.
Zoom’s Security Flaws: How Churches Can Respond
Other options for connecting and what to do if you continue using this popular online meeting tool.
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Do Your Church’s Governing Documents Allow Virtual Business Meetings?
Answering this crucial question can help legally validate decisions made during the coronavirus outbreak—and beyond.
5 Questions Churches Should Ask Before Holding a Virtual Business Meeting
How church leaders can ensure their decisions are valid if an in-person meeting isn’t possible.
Video: Richard Hammar Explains 4 Keys Issues to Consider During a Pandemic
What church leaders should know about First Amendment rights, liability, and more.
Online Worship and Meetings
Ideas, insights, and advice on how to proceed as you shift more ministry online.
15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know
Parliamentary Procedure
Learn the basics of running church meetings.
Why Taking Minutes Is a “Must”
Four reasons to take thorough, accurate minutes at your meetings.
Why You Should Remove Certain Reports from Your Meeting Agenda
And how to find which ones don't need to be presented.
How to Keep Your Meetings Short
The secret to making meetings brief and efficient.
A Guide to 25-Minute Meetings for Church Leaders
Planning a productive (and short) meeting in which everyone gets a voice.
6 Tips for Managing Meetings Well
A pastor shares guidelines to help.
When Church Business Meetings Go Electronic
What to do if phone and Internet tools are used for off-site participants.