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Model Constitution for Local Churches - Leadership Team

The Covenant has developed a range of models that all meet the criteria for congregational polity. In applying the key principle that congregations retain authority and delegate responsibility, the three models differ in how much is delegated and how many are involved. At one end is the Board model. This delegates the least, involves the most people to carry out, and is relatively fixed in its design. At the other end is the Leadership Team model, which delegates the most, involves the least number of people, and has the most flexibility. In the middle is the Council model, which experiences some of the strength and weaknesses of the other two models.

The Leadership Team Model

Think of a set of Tinker Toys. The round tinker toy is the anchor element. From that center are added spokes to other elements.  As circumstances warrant, spokes from that hub can be added, replaced, or connected to additional elements. The overall effect is a strong center with flexible configurations. The Leadership Team is like that. The Leadership Team is the round piece, providing a strong center point of coordination. To it are added ministry teams to carry out and accomplish specific ministries. More can be added as needed.  Those no longer necessary can be removed.

Model-Constitution-LEADERSHIP-TEAM.pdf