Author Archives: Dr. Larry Perkins

233. Time Commitment, Board Member Impact, and Board Effectiveness.

It is commonly affirmed within the nonprofit board world that board members should be dedicating time, talent and treasure to their agencies. A recent survey of 770 directors from public and private companies representing various industries and globally distributed revealed … (read the rest)

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232. Resources for Developing New Church Board Members.

In blog articles 230-231 I have offered some suggestions regarding development and training of new church board members. I conclude this mini-series with several ideas for resources you might find useful, both for yourself, if you are developing such a … (read the rest)

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231. A Curriculum For Developing New Church Board Members.

In blog article #230 I raised the question about discerning and training people who might have the capacity and giftedness to serve as church board members. Once you have addressed the logistical and systemic issues I identified, then attention has … (read the rest)

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230. Developing New Church Board Members.

Over the past several months numerous individuals serving on church boards have asked how new board members can be developed in a congregational setting. Usually this gets couched in terms such as, “Do you know of a good program for … (read the rest)

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229. The “Imperfect” Church Board Chairperson.

Church board chairpersons are imperfect — there is no denying this reality. Every church board has a chairperson — but only one. The effectiveness of a church board’s operations depends significantly upon the commitment and competence of that chairperson. Church … (read the rest)

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