Resources and Tools for District Superintendents



District Simplified Structure

District Governance Simplification (Chart - R-19)

2022 Video Training for District Simplification (Arkansas Conference - Recording and Handouts)


Simplified Accountable Structure

Visit Blake’s Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS) Page

The 3rd Edition of Mission Possible: A Simple Structure for Missional Effectiveness has 40 pages written for DSs and judicatory leaders.

District Governance Simplification (R-19)

12 Steps in the SAS Discernment Process (R1)

SAS Initial Consultation with DS (R24)

SAS Formal 247.2 Request (R25)

Church Conference SAS Resolution (R9)

Simplified Structure FAQs and Resource Packet for DSs (Mission Possible 3+)

Organizational Chart Examples (R4) 

“My Job” Training Video (1 hour 40 minute YouTube) created by Blake for the Arkansas Conference. Blake recommends that this link be sent to Leadership Board members for viewing and then the DS can follow up with a online Q&A session.


GBHEM District Superintendent Training 2021 - AKA: “Charm School”