Category Archives: Senior Pastor

125. The Linkage Between Good Governance and Resources.

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Congregations have several unique elements as non-profit charities. Their dependence upon one source of income presents perhaps one of their most challenging characteristics. It is true that some congregations may have endowments or may operate some ministry programs which generate … (read the rest)

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123. Pros and Cons of “Staggered” Church Board Membership.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

In many ways the ability of a church board chairperson to fulfill specific responsibilities on behalf of the board depends upon the quality and competence of the individual board members. Chairmanship is a “team sport” in many respects. Whether you … (read the rest)

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122. The “Stockholm Syndrome” in Church Board — Managament Interactions.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Frank McKenna speaking at The Directors’ Roundtable (Ottawa: The Conference Board of Canada, 1999) said he “has seen ‘the Stockholm Syndrome’ on some boards, where board members become so enamoured with the position, the corporation, the perks, and the management, … (read the rest)

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121: Top Five Issues For Chairs of Church Boards

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Two years have passed since I began this website. People are accessing it from many different countries. I trust you have found it useful from time to time. I invite you to use the question/comment option on the website to … (read the rest)

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120. Case Study #8: “Relative” Interest in a Church Board Member.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

[Although the story in this case study may seem to resemble a real situation, the names, places and actual circumstances do not describe any actual church, church board, pastor or chairperson.]

The nominating committee presented two current church board members … (read the rest)

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