A Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS) is utilized as an alternative model for local church governance and is sometimes referred to as the "one board" model. A single Leadership Board serves in the capacity of multiple Disciplinary administrative committees. As we begin our Charge Conference nominations work we invite you to join Dr. Blake Bradford, Northwest District Superintendent, as he walks you through SAS nominations process in this webinar.
Download the slides from the workshop presentation
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Simplified Structure FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions (appendix R-2) This short list of FAQs answers common questions that United Methodist leaders have about the simplified or “single board” administrative structure.
Sample Resolution for Transition (PDF) - This template resolution to change the congregational organizational plan to simplified accountable governance structure is designed for the Nominations Committee to bring to the Charge Conference or Church Conference. Include in your initial charge conference documentation
Blake’s Simplified Structure Webpage - download more resources, view more videos and links for more resources and books are included
Link to two SAS training videos produced by Discipleship Ministries featuring Blake Bradford and Kay Kotan