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Where should I stand? : a field guide for monthly meeting clerks / by Elizabeth Boardman.

By: Boardman, Elizabeth FMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Philadelphia, PA : Quaker Books of Friends General Conference, 2008. Description: x, 133 p. ; 23 cmISBN: 9781888305760 (pbk. : alk. paper)Subject(s): Society of Friends | Quakers | Church officersDDC classification: 254/.096 LOC classification: BX7740 | .B63 2008Online resources: Table of contents only
Contents:
Why did they choose me? -- Where should I stand? -- How do I handle meetings for business? -- How will I relate to ministry and oversight committee? -- How should I relate to other committees? -- Do I have to read and write all this stuff? -- What about my life and beliefs? -- How do I get support for this job? -- How do I help sustain the faith community? -- What will be my other challenges and rewards? -- Should I help to create a vision for the meeting? -- Exhibits -- Standing events poster -- Guidelines for participation in meeting for business -- Proposed process for worship care -- San Francisco Friends Meeting children's day -- Helpful protocols for minute taking -- Madge Seaver on one-upmanship -- Visiting the hospital -- Sample introduction to a memorial meeting -- Streamlined calendar for business meeting -- Questions from a curious newcomer -- Characteristics of healthy meetings and worship groups.
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Books Books Toronto Friends Library
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Books Books Toronto Friends Library
254.096 BOA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 8064

Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-128).

Why did they choose me? -- Where should I stand? -- How do I handle meetings for business? -- How will I relate to ministry and oversight committee? -- How should I relate to other committees? -- Do I have to read and write all this stuff? -- What about my life and beliefs? -- How do I get support for this job? -- How do I help sustain the faith community? -- What will be my other challenges and rewards? -- Should I help to create a vision for the meeting? -- Exhibits -- Standing events poster -- Guidelines for participation in meeting for business -- Proposed process for worship care -- San Francisco Friends Meeting children's day -- Helpful protocols for minute taking -- Madge Seaver on one-upmanship -- Visiting the hospital -- Sample introduction to a memorial meeting -- Streamlined calendar for business meeting -- Questions from a curious newcomer -- Characteristics of healthy meetings and worship groups.

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