Stepping Forward Together is more than just a guide; it's a call to action for religious leaders to embrace strategic thinking and collaborative planning. Dive into this indispensable resource and lead your congregation toward a vibrant and sustainable future.
Stepping Forward Together
by Robert F. Leventhal
Stepping Forward Together by Robert Leventhal is an essential guide for rabbis and religious leaders seeking to sharpen their vision and voice while engaging their congregations in meaningful conversations about the future. This book is designed to be a practical resource for rabbis transitioning to new pulpits or those planning to embark on strategic planning processes.
Leventhal offers a comprehensive 7-month coaching plan that helps rabbis develop their own vision and strategies for change, ensuring they are well-prepared to lead their congregations through important transitions. The book emphasizes the importance of a lay/staff partnership in visioning and planning, arguing that this collaboration is crucial for achieving real and lasting change.
An essential volume for all religious community leaders in and outside the Jewish faith, Stepping Forward Together welcomes readers into a vigorous method of planning to achieve unparalleled community growth.
Do our leaders seem to take joy in Jewish living?
Does Judaism make our leaders' board governance something special—something of which prospective leaders and members want to be a part?
Byachad
Synagogue Board Development
by Robert F. Leventhal
One of the signs of a vital congregation is its leadership. Prospective leaders and members may look at our building, programs, and brochures, but they will also take the measure of our leadership. Do our leaders seem to take joy in Jewish living? Does Judaism make our leaders’ board governance something special—something of which prospective leaders and members want to be a part?
In Byachad: Synagogue Board Development, Robert Leventhal offers a comprehensive workbook designed to build board consensus around critical governance functions and create a systematic plan for motivating and supporting leaders. This guide focuses on aligning congregational goals to ensure that leaders provide the right direction, make appropriate assignments, and give effective feedback. By doing so, leaders will build enduring relationships and foster a strong sense of community within their congregations.
