Category Archives: Senior Pastor

108. Bylaw Review — Tedious But Essential.

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

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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107. Case Study #4: The Case of the Unrecorded Minute — A Chair’s Nightmare.

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Dr. Larry Perkins

[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)

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106. A Church Board Building Cycle — Guidance for the Chair

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Dr. Larry Perkins

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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105. Case Study #3: Downloading to the Next Generation

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Dr. Larry Perkins

[In all case studies the names and incidents are fictional and have no connection with any specific persons, board or congregation.]

When the audit committee reported to the church board that there was a surplus of $15,000 in the prior … (read the rest)

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104. Does the Lead Pastor have to be the Preaching Pastor?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Dr. Larry Perkins

A few weeks ago I noted this question was being googled and it led someone to the Churchboardchair.ca  site as a possible resource. As I reflected on this question from the standpoint of  a church board chair, it raised some … (read the rest)

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