Category Archives: Board Governance

10. Carver, Governance, Policy and Local Church Governance — Can the Board Chair Handle it?

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

According to John and Miriam Carver the person who chairs the board “ensures the integrity of the board’s process and,…occasionally represents the board to outside parties” (Reinventing Your Board, revised edition (2006), page 110). Within the context of … (read the rest)

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9. Carver, Governance, Policy and Local Church Governance — Can the Pastor handle it?

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

One of the key principles embedded in Policy Governance is that the board holds one person accountable for achieving the institutional ends — the Chief Executive Officer. For the CEO this is double-edged sword because on the one hand it … (read the rest)

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8. Carver, Governance, Policy and Local Church Governance – Are they Compatible?

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

What is the essential principle or presupposition that guides the Carver Policy Governance model? A volunteer board in a non-profit institution must “provide strategic leadership, it must clarify policies and expect organizational activities to give them life.”1 The key … (read the rest)

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7. The Significance of Attitude

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

When you are seeking additional people to serve as part of the church board, what aspect should receive most attention – skill, experience, character or attitude? Certainly Paul warns us not to ask a novice in the faith or someone … (read the rest)

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6. Productive Behaviour

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Behaviour will often make the difference between just being a church board member and being a productive church board member. People may know the rules about playing volleyball and participate in the game, but without passion, concentration, commitment and desire … (read the rest)

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