Category Archives: Board Chair

193. A Church Board Manual — a Chairperson’s Indispensable Tool. Part I.

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

As congregations grow and develop, their boards also mature and their work becomes more complex. During the initial years of growth the same people tend to be part of an emerging board and everyone knows and remembers the decisions made … (read the rest)

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192. Book Review # 12. The Role of the Board Chairperson. E. C. Dorsey (1992)

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

E. C. Dorsey wrote a short piece for the National Center for Nonprofit Boards regarding “The Role of the Board Chairperson” (1992). While a bit dated at this point, this twenty page pamphlet offers a succinct overview of the role … (read the rest)

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191. Church Board Chair Manual — A New Resource

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Church Board Chair Manual.  Larry Perkins, 2013.

I have gathered much of the material incorporated into the blogs, reviews and other resources on this website and consolidated it into the Church Board Chair Manual (175 pages). Within its … (read the rest)

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190. Elders and Deacons — Chairing a Mixed Church Board.

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

The members of church boards bring into this entity extraordinary diversity. A chairperson quickly realizes the variety of personality types, the diverse levels of spiritual experience, the wealth of competence, and the wide range of giftedness. But added to these … (read the rest)

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189. What Committees Does a Church Board Need?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Committees form an important part of a church board’s toolkit. But they are only tools and not essential components for good board operations.  Effective chairs help church boards decide what committees will be useful to their work and strike an … (read the rest)

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