Resources
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(We are currently building our Resources Page and adding resources daily. Come back soon to learn more!)
We are here to help! On this page you will be able to find lots of resources tools, step by step procedures on best practices and guide sheets to help your community grow ranging including models for small community governance, leadership organization, best practices, tricks, tools and applications that we use to make community administration more efficient. Some of these are items are specific to communities in covenant with BridgesUU and others can be applied to any small community.
If you have any questions or would like help in setting up any of the following please reach out to us and we will be glad to help. We are currently adding items to our lists, if there is something specific you would like to see added please let us know by clicking here.
Governance Models
- How to create a Shared Ministry with a Vision and Values Team, Board of Trustees, and Staff.
- How many Teams & Committees are right for our small congregation?
Bylaws and Policy
- Bylaws v Policy
- What should be in my Bylaws? Keeping it simple!
Leadership Development
- Transitioning from Nominating to Leadership Development
Creating the Sunday Experience
- Sample Order of Service Template
- Creating a Welcoming Space for Children and Youth
Marketing & Building Your Brand
- What to include on your Branding Guidelines
Communications
- How to Build a Newsletter
- Social Media Channels
Finance
- Creating a Finance Team
LifeSpan
- For Children
- For Youth
- For Adults
People and Profiles
- How to Take Attendance
Giving
- How to create a Giving Statement
How to get access to Google Workspace for Free! (Google for Nonprofits)
Google Chrome and Profiles
- How to create a Google Profile
- How to Create an “Email Signature”
- How to Create “Out of Office”
Google Groups
- Why use Google Groups?
- How to setup a Google Group
Google Meet vs Zoom