Category Archives: Board Governance

150. Carver’s Approach to Board Governance and Church Board Engagement.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

One of the criticisms I hear about Carver’s model of board governance is that it may, if applied inappropriately, distance the board from the operations of the agency and lead some board members to neglect their duty of care and … (read the rest)

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149. Board Insularity — A Detriment to Mission Advancement

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

When was the last time your church board displayed any interest in how other church boards or not-for-profit charity boards operated? Does your church board have the attitude that they know how to do things and need no external “interference” … (read the rest)

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148. Good Governance and Good Chairmanship — Significant and Critical Investments for Church Boards.

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Recently I offered a workshop at the Canadian Council of Christian Charities Conference (September 2012, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada). The title of the workshop was “Chairing the Faith-based Nonprofit Board — Cultivating the Art.” In preparing for this workshop I … (read the rest)

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147. Leading Through Conversation — A Primary Skill and Strategy for Every Church Board Chair.

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

I am not sure who coined the expression “Leading through Conversation,” but it is an apt expression to define an important tool that board chairs can use to fulfill their role. In a summary of her dissertation entitled “Leading Change … (read the rest)

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146. The Dangers of a “Cocoon Mentality” — Is your Church Board Getting the Right Information?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

In several contexts recently I have noted increased emphasis on a nonprofit board’s need and right to know all pertinent information related to significant decisions. When the CEO is the only source for the board’s information, undoubtedly the board members … (read the rest)

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