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83. “Respect” — The Golden Rule in Church Board Relationships
In numerous publications dedicated to helping non-profit boards do their work effectively the writers often mention the importance of mutual respect among the board members as a critical element. As well, respect, along with trust, oils the relationship between the … (read the rest)
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Tagged Respect for the church board, respecting the institution of the church board
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82. “Best Practices” Are No Guarantee of Good Board Stewardship.
In the last decade church boards have given significant attention to discerning and implementing various “best practices.” The testimonies of many who have taken these practices seriously and applied them wisely reveals their potential significant benefit. I know, because I … (read the rest)
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81. A Church Board Code of Ethics — An Important Tool in the Chair’s Toolkit
A church board chair employs many different ‘tools’ in order to help a church board maximize its capacity for good governance. These include careful agendas, communication skills, attention to process, board evaluations, and board policies. One tool which seems to … (read the rest)
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80. Book Review # 5: “The Board Chair Handbook” (Second Edition) by Mindy Wertheimer, BoardSource, 2008
BoardSource® advertizes itself as “the premier resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide” (preface, p.iii). Its publications and workshops enable people who serve as board members of nonprofit … (read the rest)
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Tagged Roles and Responsibilities of a nonprofit board chair, The Board Chair Handbook
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79. Helping a Church Board Organize Itself.
In his parable of the talents (Luke 19) Jesus tells how the owner of an estate plans a journey and so he gives portions of his money to various servants for safekeeping. He expects them to multiply the funds he … (read the rest)
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