What if governance isn’t just about structure, but also about creativity—the ability to imagine new ways of being together, making decisions, and living our values? When we ask What’s possible now? instead of What have we done before?, we open the door to curiosity, collaboration, and transformation. Governance becomes a way to share responsibility in ways that reflect our values and support our mission. Creative governance invites us to ask:
- What if social justice is faith formation—because learning and action are both spiritual practices?
- What if faith formation is membership—because belonging grows through shared growth?
- What if everything we do is worship—because every act of care and connection is sacred?
By aligning ministries around shared purpose, creative governance fosters more collaborative, sustainable service. It honors capacity, invites meaningful participation, and turns governance into a living expression of our values.
What new possibilities for creative governance are waiting in your corner of the community?
Recently we launched our stewardship campaign, Still We Rise. But what if we broaden the definition of stewardship to include experimentation?
Trying new ways of gathering, budgeting, or using space can be a faithful act—even when it feels risky. Creative stewardship means listening to our community’s changing needs and responding with courage, care, and flexibility. It’s about more than numbers—it’s about stretching our imagination to ensure our resources reflect the church we’re becoming. It invites us to ask:
- What if our building is ministry—because hospitality builds beloved community?
- What if our budget is a moral document—because spending shows what we value?
- What if time and energy are sacred—because service is love in action?
Shared leadership models, like co-chairing, can bring more voices to the table and make service more sustainable. And when every meeting, task, and ask connects clearly to our mission, we feel energized and valued.
To steward creatively is to co-create a church that’s alive, responsive, and rooted in love.
Where might you begin?
Yours, Robyn Miessler-Kubanek