Board Conversation
Use selected questions to focus discussion on mission, membership, finances, leadership, and community engagement.
For Leaders
Support for rabbis, board members, staff, and volunteer leaders
Thriving congregations are shaped by leaders who are willing to ask direct questions, listen carefully, and make decisions that serve both present needs and future generations.
This page can support leadership teams as they introduce the book, frame a planning process, and decide how to use the guide in board meetings, committees, retreats, or community conversations.
Ways to Use the Guide
Leadership Retreat
Build a retreat agenda around shared priorities, honest evaluation, and achievable next steps.
Committee Work
Assign sections to committees so recommendations can be grounded in common language and shared expectations.
Community Input
Invite broader participation while keeping the process structured, constructive, and tied to real decisions.