Category Archives: Book Reviews

#333. Book Review #13: Dave Beckwith with Joanne Beckwith “God Meetings. An Awakening in the Boardroom” (Plymouth, MA, Elk Lake Publishing, 2022).

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Dr. Larry Perkins

The Beckwiths write from a strong desire to promote revival in churches. Their thesis is that this revival can only begin “with leaders who humbly seek God, confess sinful behavior, and rely on the Holy Spirit to direct their work. … (read the rest)

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315. Book Review #12: “Lessons from the Nonprofit Boardroom” by Dan Busby and John Pearson. (ECFA Press, 2017. 225 pages)

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Dr. Larry Perkins


Dan Busby is the president of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. John Pearson is well-known for his work as a nonprofit board consultant and CEO of various nonprofit agencies. Their joint publication offers an easy, but challenging look into … (read the rest)

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170. Book Review # 11: “Eldership in Action through Biblical Governance of the Church” by R.H. Swartley (2005)

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Frequently pastors and church board members question me about the relationship between governance and eldership. In most cases skepticism about their compatibility drives their concern. Above all they sense that the very term “board” somehow will contaminate the operations of … (read the rest)

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151. Book Review #10: “Serving as a Board Member” by John Pellowe (CCCC 2012).

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

In “Serving as a Board Member” John Pellowe, executive director of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities offers “practical guidance for directors of Christian ministries” with a particular concern for the Canadian reality. His presentation is divided into three segments: … (read the rest)

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114. Book Review # 9: “Sticky Teams” by Larry Osborne (Zondervans, 2010)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Larry Osborne. Sticky Teams. Keeping your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervans, 2010. 222 pages.

Larry Osborne serves as lead pastor at North Coast Church, San Diego (associated with the Evangelical Free Church … (read the rest)

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