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Council Table Agenda

Council Table Agenda

{"The Canon assumes that serious work is done at tables—where elders, founders, and builders gather with clarity of mandate."}

I. Opening (15 minutes)

  1. Call to Order: Start on time. Entrance is an act of governance.
  2. The Mandate: State the primary objective of this specific session in one sentence.
  3. Silence: Observe 2 minutes of silence. Let hearts settle before the ego speaks.
  4. Roll Call: Assign the roles of Chair, Scribe, and Timekeeper.

II. Strategic Deliberation (60-90 minutes)

For every agenda item, follow this rigorous flow:

  1. Name the Issue: {"\"We are deciding whether to...\""} (Never "We are discussing...")
  2. Clarify the Stakes: What value or covenant is at risk?
  3. Hear the Data: Facts only. No slides—use short written summaries.
  4. Council Deliberation: Everyone speaks once before anyone speaks twice. Ensure Scripture and history are heard.
  5. The Decision: Clear "Yes / No / Not Yet" recorded in the room. Assign a single named owner.

III. People & Formation

Canon councils are responsible for souls, not just spreadsheets.

  • Identify who is carrying unusual weight.
  • Address fractures in trust privately.
  • Agree on one concrete act of care for the coming week.


Governance Standard

Meetings are not for performance. They are for aligning power, responsibility, and obedience. End on time. Predictability is part of honour.

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