Sacred Decisions - Patton, Marcia J; Percival, Nora J
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This book offers congregational leaders and others the opportunity to explore and implement consensus as a decision-making model. Authors Marcia J. Patton and Nora J. Percival clearly state what consensus is and what it is not. They provide a "how-to" resource for persons who want to change how their groups make decisions. Although voting, the "holy way," the "majority rule," and Robert's Rules of Order are deeply entrenched in this country, a consensus is another way to think through, discuss, feel, and arrive at a decision. Patton and Percival provide real-life examples, planning and meeting…mehr

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This book offers congregational leaders and others the opportunity to explore and implement consensus as a decision-making model. Authors Marcia J. Patton and Nora J. Percival clearly state what consensus is and what it is not. They provide a "how-to" resource for persons who want to change how their groups make decisions. Although voting, the "holy way," the "majority rule," and Robert's Rules of Order are deeply entrenched in this country, a consensus is another way to think through, discuss, feel, and arrive at a decision. Patton and Percival provide real-life examples, planning and meeting ideas, and essential steps to develop a consensus decision-making model.
Autorenporträt
Marcia J. Patton, PhD, MDiv, MAR, is the executive minister emerita of Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches. Evergreen Association is unique among American Baptists because it is organized around ethnic caucuses and does its work by consensus. Prior to this, she spent thirteen years as associate executive minister with the American Baptist Churches of Northwest and served as associate minister for churches in Pennsylvania, Utah, and New Jersey. Dr. Patton serves on the transition team with American Baptist Churches USA, and as a delegate to the National Council of Churches Assembly. She is the author of Intentionally Inclusive: Together at the Table for Ministry (Judson Press, 2017) and co-author of When the Spirit Moves: A Guide for Ministers in Transition (Judson Press, 2011). Nora J. Percival is a Hicksite Friend (Quaker) with a strong interest in Quaker process and history. She has held leadership positions in four different Quaker meetings in different parts of the country, as well as serving with regional, national, and international Quaker organizations. In addition, she is an experienced teacher/trainer, specializing in developing and delivering health education and professional development programs for adults.