Category Archives: Board Governance

160. What Should a Board Chair Expect from Church Board Members?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

All church board members are volunteers, including the board chair. Motivations to serve in these capacities vary greatly. What level of service and commitment should a church board chair expect from such ‘voluntary’ board members? If this kind of service … (read the rest)

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159. Case Study # 11. The Accountability Vacuum.

Posted on January 1, 2013 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.]

Bob pondered the proposed agenda for the next church … (read the rest)

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158. “Janus” Vision for Church Board Chairs.

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

In the world of ancient Rome the god Janus portrayed the changing year, with a countenance facing in two directions. In a sense such a image portrays the constant attitude of a non-profit board chairperson — respectful and aware of … (read the rest)

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157. Setting the Tone at the Top — a Board Chair’s Responsibility

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Recent assessments about what went wrong with significant failed companies keep pointing to leadership and governance as a primary factor. For some reason the board did not exercise due diligence in stewarding the corporate mission and values. I wonder what … (read the rest)

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156. Minding the money — What’s a Chairperson’s Responsibility?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

While most non-profit leaders would argue that their work is “not about the money,” if “the money” is not handled well, then eventually “the money” will get the focus it does not deserve. Board chairs exercise significant leadership in educating … (read the rest)

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