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110. Case Study #5: Who’s in Charge? Negotiating the Sudden Inspiration.
[In all case studies the names and incidents are fictional and have no connection with any specific persons, board or congregation.]
As chair you thought the church board meeting was going quite well. The basic items on the agenda were … (read the rest)
Posted in Board, Board Chair, Board Governance, Board Member, Senior Pastor
Tagged Dealing with unexpected business items
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109. The Chairperson’s Ability/Responsibility to Discern and Avoid “Bad Strategy.”
In a recent article published in McKinsey Quarterly (June 2011) Richard Rumelt argues that “bad strategy abounds” in the corporate world. I would suspect that the same can be said about the world of non-profits and particularly about local churches. … (read the rest)
Posted in Board, Board Chair, Board Governance, Board Member, Senior Pastor
Tagged chairperson's ability toi discern good strategy, good strategy for church boards
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108. Bylaw Review — Tedious But Essential.
When was the last time you led your church board in a review of the congregational bylaws? Was it two years ago, or four or ten? Perhaps you have just been through the process and they are all up-to-date and … (read the rest)
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Tagged the chair and bylaw review
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107. Case Study #4: The Case of the Unrecorded Minute — A Chair’s Nightmare.
[In all case studies the names and incidents are fictional and have no connection with any specific persons, board or congregation.]
About a year ago the church board had a rather vigorous discussion about hiring a part-time worship pastor. Up … (read the rest)
Posted in Board, Board Chair, Board Governance, Board Member, Senior Pastor
Tagged Board minutes, chairs and board policies, Records of official board decisions
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106. A Church Board Building Cycle — Guidance for the Chair
Recruiting, educating and forming a church board into an effective ministry team presents a most significant challenge for every chairperson. Exercising appropriate direction in this process can be tricky, requiring wisdom, discernment, and tact. As well, success in this aspect … (read the rest)
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Tagged building a church board, recruiting church board members
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