Category Archives: Board Governance

256. Case Study #17: Faith, Dollars, Budgets and Risk Leadership

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Dr. Larry Perkins

[Although the story in this case study may seem to resemble a real situation, the names, places and actual circumstances do not describe any actual church, church board, pastor or chairperson.]

At the annual general meeting of Faith church the … (read the rest)

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255. Revisiting the Annual Church Board Retreat.

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Dr. Larry Perkins

This weekend (January 2015) I am going to enjoy another annual church board retreat. I am not leading it this time and so I will be able to interact and reflect as a participant. In my view the annual church … (read the rest)

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254. Enhancing Board Orientation Processes.

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Dr. Larry Perkins

The church board chairperson acts as a catalyst and instigator, bringing new ideas for improving board operations to the attention of the board members. Every idea may not be adopted, but the chair will not let the board get complacent … (read the rest)

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253. Organizational Health and Governance

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Research shows that organizational health arises from an agency’s capacity to “align around a clear vision, strategy and culture; to execute with excellence; and to renew the organization’s focus over time….”(http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/organization/the_hidden_value_of_organizational_health_and_how_to_capture_it; A.De Smet, B. Schaninger, M. Smith; April 2014). While … (read the rest)

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252. When do You Step Down as Church Board Chair?

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Sooner or later every church board chairperson has to ask — is it time for a change? You may have served one term or five terms, but at some point you have to consider whether to continue in the role. … (read the rest)

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