The meetings, lasting about one hour and a half, aim to begin on time and end on time so that busy people can count on and set aside the same time each month. Over time, its elements and the order of proceeding emerged and were refined. Opening prayer Reading of the Woodstock Business Conference Mission Statement with its three goals. Each feature of the WBC meeting format serves a critical role 1. The aim of this element is to build a sense of community.
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WBC chapters grow and thrive because members so value their own participation that they invite their friends and colleagues to join with them. Each session begins with a prayer, an acknowledgment that God holds us in existence and gives us the light to know and the strength to do the right thing. We must have God's grace, light, and support to hear His Word and learn what to do in the case or situation under consideration. After asking God's grace for the meeting, the next step is to recall the WBC Mission Statement. Reading the threefold mission statement at the beginning of each meeting helps keep discussions on track and avoids wasting valuable time.