Training Tuesdays: Simple Governance: Moving from Meetings to Ministry, exploring the Unified Board Model
Sep. 29, 2026
“Is your church's board spending more time debating paint colors and mowing schedules than talking about how you're making disciples? You're not alone. Many congregations find themselves stuck in a maintenance-mode governance structure — one built for a different era — that leaves leaders managing minutiae instead of leading mission. Join us for this webinar exploring the Unified Board Model of church governance, grounded in the work of Stephan W. Ross. This model is built on two core principles: Keep It Flat and Keep It Simple — reducing the layers between decision and action so your church can respond nimbly to its mission field. You'll leave with a clear picture of how a unified governing board can combine the functions of Trustees, Finance, SPRC, and Church Council into one accountable team — freeing up laity for hands-on ministry, sharpening decision-making, and refocusing your leadership table on vision, goals, and fruitfulness rather than reports and routine maintenance. This isn't just a structural change — it's a call to lead differently. Simplifying your board is only half the equation. The real shift happens when your leaders commit to having different conversations, embracing accountability, and trusting a permission-giving culture guided by clear principles rather than committee-by-committee control. Whether your church is exploring this model for the first time or refining an existing structure, this session will equip you with practical next steps for moving your leadership toward simplified, accountable governance.”