PBG Church Profile--St. John Lutheran, Rochester, MI

Saint John Lutheran Church in Rochester, Michigan began operating under PBG in October of 2003.

Their web site states that the "Primary advantages of Policy Governance® include: fewer meetings/more ministry, improved accountability, efficient decision-making, and better focus on our mission and vision."

Other PBG churches (and those exploring PBG) will find a wealth of helpful information on their web site. Follow this link: http://www.stjohnrochester.org/Church.aspx. Then, click on "Inside SJ" on the toolbar and go to "Governance."

Some of the resources you'll find there include:

• Great summaries of how PBG works at Saint John
• Their Constitution, Bylaws and Vestry Policy Manual
• 2008-2009 Desired Outcome Policy Goals and Measures
• Vestry meeting minutes
• Vestry Meeting Calendar

Thanks to our brothers and sisters at St. John for making it all available!