Congregational Decision-Making Matrix

Congregational Decision-Making Matrix

Making effective decisions is vital for the health and strength of any faith community. The Congregational Decision-Making Matrix survey evaluates your congregation's current decision-making methods and finds areas for improvement. This survey looks at transparency, inclusivity, accountability, and alignment with your congregation's mission and values. It gives a detailed view of how decisions are made in your faith community. The results can help you create a more organized, efficient, and collaborative decision-making process that involves all members and ensures decisions benefit the community. Take part in this important assessment to improve your congregation's future and enhance decision-making.
Instructions for Use:
I.Complete the Proposal Identification: Fill in the details of the proposal, including the name of the proposal, who proposed it, and the date.

II.Check Off Objective Criteria: Review the proposal against the objective criteria checklist to ensure it aligns with key considerations.

III. Assign Priority Level: Determine the priority level of the proposal based on its potential impact and urgency.

IV. Determine Decision Authority Levels: Identify the appropriate committees or individuals responsible for each stage of the decision-making process.

V.Specify Veto Power Guidelines: State under what conditions a veto can be applied and by whom.

VI. Outline Feedback Loop: Describe how and by whom feedback will be provided to the proposers.

VII. Detail Appeal Process: Provide a clear process for appealing decisions, including who to submit appeals to and the review process.

VIII. Ensure Documentation and Communication: Document all decisions and feedback and communicate them through the designated channels.

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Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Congregation Name
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Minister's Name
Proposal Identification
Proposal Name
Proposed By
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Objective Criteria Checklist
Ensure the proposal meets the following criteria before proceeding:
- Aligns with congregation's mission and values
- Addresses a clear need within the community or congregation
- Has identified potential resources (volunteers, funding, materials)
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- Fits within the current budget or has identified potential funding sources
- Complies with denominational guidelines (if applicable)
Priority Level
Assign a priority level based on impact and urgency:
High

Assign a priority level based on impact and urgency:MediumLow
Decision Authority Levels
Determine which committee(s) or individuals have the authority at each stage of the decision process:
Initial Review
Committee/Individual
Budget Review
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Final Approval
Committee/Individual
Veto Power Guidelines
Specify conditions under which a veto can be exercised and who has this power:
Conditions for Veto:
Authority to Veto
Authority to Veto
Feedback Loop
Outline the process for providing feedback to the proposers:
1.
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2.
Feedback Provided By
Feedback Provided By
Method of Feedback (Meeting, Email, etc:
Appeal Process
Detail the steps for appealing a decision:
1.
2.
3.
Appeal Review By
Appeal Review By
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Process Timeline
Documentation and Communication
Ensure all decisions and feedback are documented and communicated appropriately:
Decision Documentation Kept
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Should be Empty:

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Instructions for Use:

Information

Proposal Identification

Objective Criteria Checklist

Priority Level

Decision Authority Levels

Conditions for Veto:

Feedback Loop

Documentation and Communication