Category Archives: Senior Pastor

196. How Long Should Church Board Members Serve?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

In a previous blog article (123. Pros and Cons of “Staggered” Board Membership) I explored the question of length of term for church board members. I would like to address several additional questions related to this issue, some of which … (read the rest)

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195. Reflections on Carver’s Model of Governance And Its Relevance for Church Boards.

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Over the past three years on this website I have published various articles reflecting upon the relevance and application of John Carver’s ideas regarding non-profit board governance. Recently at the instigation of a denominational leader I collected all of those … (read the rest)

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194. A Church Board Manual — A Chairman’s Indispensable Tool. Part II

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Your church board manual becomes a repository of operational procedures, policies and bylaws, as well as key statements of mission, vision, values and ends, which guide the board members collectively in their work. It is a great resource for orienting … (read the rest)

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193. A Church Board Manual — a Chairperson’s Indispensable Tool. Part I.

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

As congregations grow and develop, their boards also mature and their work becomes more complex. During the initial years of growth the same people tend to be part of an emerging board and everyone knows and remembers the decisions made … (read the rest)

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192. Book Review # 12. The Role of the Board Chairperson. E. C. Dorsey (1992)

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

E. C. Dorsey wrote a short piece for the National Center for Nonprofit Boards regarding “The Role of the Board Chairperson” (1992). While a bit dated at this point, this twenty page pamphlet offers a succinct overview of the role … (read the rest)

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