THE FUTURE IS BEFORE US!

1. ABC NATIONAL ENTITIES BIM BNM MMBB AMOs AB Women Ministers Council AB Historical Society Interim Ministries Women in Ministry AB Men AB Foundation ABEC ABA BGM STAFF TO… THE FUTURE IS BEFORE US! “A model for doing and being mission, ABC style.”

2. Why now… • We Seek To Enable Quick Responses To Mission Opportunities With A Streamlined Board Structure.

3. Why now… • We Seek To Reduce Costs of Representational System.

4. Why now… • We Seek To Resolve Tension Caused By Wearing Multiple Board Hats.

5. Why now… • We Seek To Create A Mission Venue That Allows Greater Flexibility, Networking, Focus and Accountability.

6. Proposed Model Review… A work in process…

7. Managing the Tension… GreaterCollaboration Independence Institution Mission Movement

8. Criteria For Evaluating Proposed Model • Protect and secure the local church as the fundamental unit of mission by preserving historic Baptist freedoms and enacting a balance of autonomy and interdependence.

9. Criteria For Evaluating Proposed Model • Demonstrate respect for ethnic/ gender/ cultural/ theological/ generational diversity and inclusiveness in all processes and purposes.

10. Criteria For Evaluating Proposed Model • Increase the potential for fundraising through United Mission and other sources. • Implement substantial cost reductions for General Board operations.

11. Criteria For Evaluating Proposed Model • Enable ABCUSA to establish, celebrate, implement and monitor outcomes of mission and ministry.

12. Criteria For Evaluating Proposed Model • Resolve the division over homosexuality or at least move the denomination forward on this issue.

13. Criteria For Evaluating Proposed Model • Provide for commitment to clear accountability, holding each other responsible for maintaining covenants.

14. Criteria For Evaluating Model • Provide central office functions for the denomination

15. Organizational Principles Underlying Proposed Model • Federation of Mission Agencies • Simultaneous Loose and Tight Connection • GEC Covenant From April 2007 Meeting In Tucson, AZ

16. A Federation’s Most Valuable Asset… A nationally recognized brand that conveys social impact and integrity.

17. What is a Federation? Legally Independent Entities Networked Together … Regions Local Churches BGM AMO’s in an effort to provide enhanced services more efficiently and carry out programs of mutual interest Works only if partners are convinced that the gains of being affiliated to a larger organization outweigh the costs National Boards

18. Role of the National Office… A service center that coordinates marketing, the sharing of knowledge and advocacy. Has little control over affiliates and can’t require them to take part in joint activities.

19. National Office Added Value… BRAND MANAGEMENT ABC Regions…

20. National Office Added Value… PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Standards help to review, benchmark and share best practices.

21. Information Technology Training Finance Insurance Travel Services Purchasing Web Hosting Human Resources National Office Added Value… SHARED SERVICES Take advantage of economies of scale in back-office functions.

22. National Office Added Value… COORDINATED FUND-RAISING Gain access to national sources of revenue that would otherwise be out of reach.

23. Peer-to-peer interaction – from the sharing of best practices to new program initiatives – is essential for getting the greatest possible benefit from the federation model.

24. Consistency Stability Clear expectations Accountability Centralized decisions Variability Innovation Creativity Empowerment Localized determination SimultaneousLoose and Tight Connection Tight Connection Loose Connection

25. Consistency Stability Clear expectations Accountability Centralized decisions SimultaneousLoose and Tight Connection Application… • Brand management • Assurances of boards remaining ABC • ABC broad priorities • Identification of leadership needs • Benchmarks of organizational excellence Tight Connection

26. Variability Innovation Creativity Empowerment Localized determination SimultaneousLoose and Tight Connection Application… • Providing resources for ministry • Board member nomination and selection processes • Local church priorities • Leadership recruitment and development • Methods of achieving organizational excellence Loose Connection

27. GEC Covenant…April 2007 “We covenant as GEC members to give due consideration to all ABC Policy Statements and Resolutions in recommending persons to serve at denominational levels.”

28. Summary ImplicationsofProposed Model

29. What Would End… • Legislation as a primary emphasis in our governance • Large numbers in our board structures • Inter-locking board structures • General Board concept

30. What Would Remain the Same… • ABC commitment to a gospel based mission • ABC commitment to the local church • Representation is still important, although not in the same ways • Commitment to support healthy churches • National Boards: NM and IM

31. What Would Be New… • Missional Table • Mission as primary emphasis not legislation • Smaller boards and greater use of technology to facilitate meetings resulting in reduced costs • Ability to respond more quickly to missional opportunities • Development of diverse leadership pool

32. ABC NATIONAL ENTITIES ABC NATIONAL ENTITIES ABC NATIONAL ENTITIES ABC NATIONAL ENTITIES ABC NATIONAL ENTITIES ABC NATIONAL ENTITIES ABC NATIONAL ENTITIES ABC NATIONAL ENTITIES BIM BIM BIM BIM BIM BIM BIM BIM National Staff Leadership Council (NSLC) BNM BNM BNM BNM BNM BNM BNM BNM MMBB MMBB MMBB MMBB MMBB MMBB MMBB MMBB AMOs AB Women Ministers Council AB Historical Society Interim Ministries Women in Ministry AB Men AB Foundation ABEC ABA AMOs AB Women Ministers Council AB Historical Society Interim Ministries Women in Ministry AB Men AB Foundation ABEC ABA AMOs AB Women Ministers Council AB Historical Society Interim Ministries Women in Ministry AB Men AB Foundation ABEC ABA AMOs AB Women Ministers Council AB Historical Society Interim Ministries Women in Ministry AB Men AB Foundation ABEC ABA AMOs AB Women Ministers Council AB Historical Society Interim Ministries Women in Ministry AB Men AB Foundation ABEC ABA AMOs AB Women Ministers Council AB Historical Society Interim Ministries Women in Ministry AB Men AB Foundation ABEC ABA AMOs AB Women Ministers Council AB Historical Society Interim Ministries Women in Ministry AB Men AB Foundation ABEC ABA AMOs AB Women Ministers Council AB Historical Society Interim Ministries Women in Ministry AB Men AB Foundation ABEC ABA BGM STAFF TO… BGM STAFF TO… BGM STAFF TO… BGM STAFF TO… BGM STAFF TO… BGM STAFF TO… BGM STAFF TO… BGM STAFF TO… PROPOSED ABC STRUCTURE ABC REGIONAL ENTITIES ABC NATIONAL ENTITIES Offer feedback and direction to… BIENNIAL Offer feedback and direction to… CEN CHI CT BIM CLE BNM ABC MISSIONAL TABLE DAK GRR DC EBA Reports out to… IN INS LA MA MMBB REGIONAL EXECUTIVE MINISTERS COUNCIL (REMC) AMOs AB Women Ministers Council AB Historical Society Interim Ministries Women in Ministry AB Men AB Foundation ABEC ABA MI NE MNY MID ME Reps Serve On… NYS NW OH NJ OR PBA PR PAD BGM STAFF TO… RI RMT ROC SOU LEADER DEVELOPMENT VNH WI WST WV POOL

33. Purpose Leveraging resources for greater mission impact ABC Missional Table Creative Networking Brainstorming Ideas Hearing the Voice of the Local Church Prioritizing Mission Emphases Sharpening our Focus Mutual Accountability

34. ABC Missional TableOne possible scenario could be… MEMBERSHIP

35. Tenure of Local Church Leaders 4 years Cannot be elected for 2 consecutive terms ABC Missional Table One possible scenario could be… • Meeting Cycle • Core members meet for 4 days every other year • Modified Table meets during Biennial year for expanded constituent feedback and participation • Nomination Process for Local Church Leaders • Each region sends 5 names to nominating committee. • One half of church leaders elected every 2 years • Names presented to Biennial for affirmation

36. Accountability Convened by president of ABCUSA Table reports out to Biennial for feedback and affirmation of mission emphases Smaller networks arising out of the Table practice mutual accountability ABC Missional Table One possible scenario could be… • Funding • Members of National Staff Leadership Council fund their own participation • Regions cover regional church reps, possibly from a funding pool, with encouragement for self-funding

37. Purpose Relationship Building Continuing Education for Executive Role Facilitate Implementation of Ideas from Mission Table Generate Proposals Denominational Functions as Assigned National Staff Leadership Council (NSLC) One possible scenario could be…

38. National Staff Leadership Council (NSLC) One possible scenario could be… MEMBERSHIP

39. Accountability Chaired by General Secretary National Staff Leadership Council (NSLC) One possible scenario could be… • Meeting Cycle • 2 meetings in non-Biennial year • 1 meeting in Biennial year • Funding • Members fund their own participation

40. Purpose Celebration of Mission Dynamic Preaching & Worship Showcase ABC Heroes Networking Training, Education, Sharing Best Practices Theological Reflection on Important Issues Listening to Constituency Governance Tasks Biennial

41. Biennial One possible scenario could be… • Planning Team Core • Planned by National Staff and ABCUSA Officers, along with Regions • Nomination Process • Delegate process • Visitors

42. Accountability ABC Member Churches Biennial One possible scenario could be… • Funding • Attendees fund their own participation • National Boards Cover Planning Costs

43. Purpose Identify Present & Emerging Leaders for Denominational Service Develop Leaders Maintain Database Develop Common Profile Form National Leader Development Pool • Nomination Process • Every ABC Entity Submits Names & Identifies Key Leadership Opportunities

44. National Leader Development Pool • Database Management • Developed & Maintained By National Technology Team (ABCC, ABCIS, ABPS) • Data Refreshed/Renewed Every 5 Years • Accountability • National Staff Leadership Council (NSLC)

45. Relationship of National Boards to Each Other Interrelatedbut NOTInterlocking

46. Class A Director Class B Director 2 Types of Directors Serve on National Boards… Board of National Ministries (BNM) Ministers & Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB) Board of Int’l Ministries (BIM) If Bylaw Change Affects Relationship with ABCUSA… Board of General Ministries (BGM) Authority to Conduct Affairs of Corporation Including Revision of Bylaws… 5 elected In consultation With Respective Board

47. Underlying Principles of Effective Governance… • Smaller boards • Focus on skill and expertise in selection of board members • Representation still valued

48. Purpose Official Spokesperson for denomination Legal Board for ABCUSA Calls General Secretary Coordinates Branding Coordinates Fundraising Ecumenical Functions Ministerial Leadership Staffs Missional Table Supports Regional Ministries Maintains Perspective of and Serves the Whole ABC Board of General Ministries One possible scenario could be…

49. Board of General Ministries One possible scenario could be… MEMBERSHIP

50. Board of General Ministries One possible scenario could be… • A Suggested Nominating Committee Configuration… • President & Past President of BGM • President of Inter-caucus Group • 3 Executive Ministers elected by BGM • 6 Members of BGM A nominating petition endorsed by a set number of congregations, including at least two of the three geographical areas, may be used to bring a name before the Biennial to be considered in addition to the Nominating Committee slate.