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Author Archives: Dr. Larry Perkins
293. The Power of Regular Board Policy Reviews.
In one sense policies are the nerve system of a church board. Good policies let the board know when something is not working properly. They sensitize board members both to good and bad direction. They warn about imminent danger and … (read the rest)
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Tagged Policy Review, Regular Policy Reviews
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292. Handling the Emotional ‘Pitch’.
Many different issues appear on a church board’s agenda, but some carry with them a particular emotional nuance. This added element may arise because of the moral nature of the issue or the passion with which a group in the … (read the rest)
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Tagged Emotions and board decisions
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291. When is it time to change Church Board Structure and Operations?
Churches, as organizations, tend to preserve their operational processes and resist change. I think this is the case particularly for churches whose congregations number between 100 and 500. Leaders get used to the “tried and tested” patterns. If suggestions for … (read the rest)
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290. Building an Engaged, Effective Church Board: Who is Responsible? # 3
In related blog articles #288 and #289 I have considered the role of a church board chair and church board members in developing an engaged, effective church board. In addition, we must also think carefully about the role of a … (read the rest)
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Tagged Building an Engaged, Effective Church Board, Role of Lead Pastor in developing an effective church board
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289. Building an Engaged, Effective Church Board — Who is Responsible? #2
Board members…what do they contribute to building an engaged, effective church board? In one respect the very possibility of a church board functioning in an engaged, effective manner depends totally upon the cooperation and motivation of individual board members. If … (read the rest)
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Tagged Board Members and Effective Board Development
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