mkmurray wrote:Because we shouldn't need to be counseled in all things by Church Headquarters?
I think maybe the Spirit and content of the meeting are more important than the actual order. An agenda definitely helps keep the meeting on task and well-planned. But I don't think a uniform agenda from Church Headquarters would suit all wards and branches around the world. I think local leadership can use their own judgement and create something that works most effectively for their ward/branch specifically.
It certainly doesn't hurt to look at these previously posted agendas for ideas or guidance though.
I certainly agree with this. The great thing about the general handbook is that it gives us so much guideance and yet it also leaves enough open for all to be guided by the spirit according to our situation and as long as we do it for the sake of those we serve then the Lord will always bless us.
Having "suggested" leadership meeting agenda's certainly is a huge start for many who are called and who have no previous experience of running meetings and by calling them "suggested" nicely leaves it open so others do not insist on having to follow every point 100% with the fear of loosing the focus of the meeting (on people).
The one thing I often see missing from many agenda's and minutes is a time slot or even list of ALL the specific and smaller tasks people were asked or given so come next meeting they might be lost so if anyone has felt the same problem and come with their solution it would be interesting to hear about.