Author Archives: Dr. Larry Perkins

228.Book Review #15: “The Imperfect Board Member” (Jim Brown)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Dr. Larry Perkins

In 2006 Jim Brown, a governance consultant, wrote The Imperfect Board Member. Discovering the Seven Disciplines of Governance Excellence (Jossey-Bass). Although considerable time has passed since its publication, it still conveys useful guidance to new board members, particularly … (read the rest)

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227. The Trap of Micro-governance for Church Boards and their Leaders.

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Recently in my reading about non-profit board governance I encountered the verb “micro-govern.” Within that context it was being contrasted with “micro-manage,” a common non-profit board dysfunction. The term “micro-govern” describes a board that operates with a very narrow or … (read the rest)

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226. Case Study #16. Leading Through Leadership Change — Church Boards and Succession

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Dr. Larry Perkins

[For additional resources related to issues of leadership succession I would refer you to blog articles #70 and #180. Although the story in this case study may seem to resemble a real situation, the names, places and actual circumstances do … (read the rest)

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225. Do Church Boards Have the Governing Capacity Congregations Need?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Dr. Larry Perkins

This will the third and final blog article building from ideas expressed by Dan Aleshire in his book about seminaries entitled Earthen Vessels. In his chapter “Making Theological Schools Work: Governing and Administering,” he comments:  “The importance of good board … (read the rest)

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224. Common Church Board Governance “Failures.”

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Because church boards are human entities I do not think it is possible to create and lead one that is “fail safe.” However, I think board chairs do have some responsibility in their leadership to help boards avoid some of … (read the rest)

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