And it will review the organization's stewardship of the money and confidence entrusted to it. About nine members would rotate each year. This would reduce the board's size about 50 percent. Early on, a lot of board members were needed because they performed much of the organization's work. But a smaller board is more appropriate for oversight and guidance.
Every member is informed and concerned about the entire organization.
A smaller board also creates a better opportunity for productive deliberations, where every voice can be heard. That's a good question, and it speaks to a common perception that I think needs to be challenged. Involvement in the life of the Fellowship is not limited to whether or not you get elected to one of 40 or 50 or 85 positions on a Governing Board or Coordinating Council. I think it means that every person finds opportunities for meaningful involvement that matches his or her unique gifts, interests and experience. It also means that you and your church are assured that you can make a difference, that your voice can be heard, and that you can be a part of determining the future of the Fellowship movement.