Category Archives: Board Member

126. How does the Chairperson Tap into the Knowledge of the Church Board?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Age brings wisdom — or at least it is supposed to according to biblical principles. We know this does not always happen. When a congregation appoints people to a church board, usually they select them because they discern evidence of … (read the rest)

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125. The Linkage Between Good Governance and Resources.

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Congregations have several unique elements as non-profit charities. Their dependence upon one source of income presents perhaps one of their most challenging characteristics. It is true that some congregations may have endowments or may operate some ministry programs which generate … (read the rest)

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124: Fostering “Value Creation” through Good Governance.

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

The ability of a non-profit church board to ensure that all the activities engaged by the staff and volunteers are adding “value” to the community is a most daunting and often frustrating task. The chairperson works diligently to ensure good … (read the rest)

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123. Pros and Cons of “Staggered” Church Board Membership.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

In many ways the ability of a church board chairperson to fulfill specific responsibilities on behalf of the board depends upon the quality and competence of the individual board members. Chairmanship is a “team sport” in many respects. Whether you … (read the rest)

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122. The “Stockholm Syndrome” in Church Board — Managament Interactions.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Frank McKenna speaking at The Directors’ Roundtable (Ottawa: The Conference Board of Canada, 1999) said he “has seen ‘the Stockholm Syndrome’ on some boards, where board members become so enamoured with the position, the corporation, the perks, and the management, … (read the rest)

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