Category Archives: Board Governance

15. Church Board as Ministry Team

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Our perceptions frequently shape our attitudes and behaviours. What we name something influences in turn our perception of it. Just consider why many churches today are so sensitive about the names they choose to identify themselves! Names shape perceptions. I think this is … (read the rest)

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14. Church — Organism or Organization — or System?

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Debate continues as to whether the church is best defined as an organism or an organization. The tendency is to see the term ‘organism’ as more adequate, because it seems to emphasize the dynamic, relational, social realities that mark a local … (read the rest)

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13. Carver, Governance and Policy: Can the Congregation Handle It?

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

If the church leadership discerns that Carver Policy Governance would be beneficial for their local church to adopt, how does it prepare the congregation for this shift? Or is the congregation unaffected by such a change in governance modality?

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12. Carver, Governance, Policy and the Local Church Board: Board Chair and Lead Pastor Relationship

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

The Carver Policy Governance model requires both the church board chair and the lead pastor to understand their respective roles clearly and be supportive of each other in those roles. This is especially important when a local church seeks to … (read the rest)

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11. Carver, Governance, Policy and Local Church Governance: Can the Board Handle it?

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

John Carver states with absolute clarity that “Policy Governance offers not a mere improvement in board leadership, but a revolution in boardroom behaviour” (Reinventing Your Board, revised edition, 17). These are strong words. Any church board that might … (read the rest)

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