Author Archives: Dr. Larry Perkins

258. Church Board as Teacher.

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Dr. Larry Perkins

In the description of responsibilities that guide many church boards there is some statement to the effect that the board oversees the teaching office of the church. This is particularly the case in situations where the board is composed primarily … (read the rest)

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257. Spiritual Leadership — Church Board as Advisor

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Dr. Larry Perkins

One of the basic premises which undergirds the ideas on this website is that a church board forms the strategic ministry leadership team in the congregation, exercising much of this leadership through wise governance. However, ministry leadership in addition includes … (read the rest)

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256. Case Study #17: Faith, Dollars, Budgets and Risk Leadership

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Dr. Larry Perkins

[Although the story in this case study may seem to resemble a real situation, the names, places and actual circumstances do not describe any actual church, church board, pastor or chairperson.]

At the annual general meeting of Faith church the … (read the rest)

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255. Revisiting the Annual Church Board Retreat.

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Dr. Larry Perkins

This weekend (January 2015) I am going to enjoy another annual church board retreat. I am not leading it this time and so I will be able to interact and reflect as a participant. In my view the annual church … (read the rest)

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254. Enhancing Board Orientation Processes.

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Dr. Larry Perkins

The church board chairperson acts as a catalyst and instigator, bringing new ideas for improving board operations to the attention of the board members. Every idea may not be adopted, but the chair will not let the board get complacent … (read the rest)

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