Category Archives: Senior Pastor

103. Case Study #2: Fixing Leaks: The Significance of Confidentiality for an Effective Church Board

Posted on November 28, 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.]

As chair person you facilitated a difficult church board meeting last month. The board’s discussion about a proposal from … (read the rest)

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102. Church Board Chairs and Church Finances

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Scarcely a church board meeting can proceed it seems without some discussion, however minor, about some financial matter. The chairperson has to keep in mind various factors in order to ensure that the board deals with financial matters effectively, ethically, … (read the rest)

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101. Case Study #1: Decision Time

Posted on November 14, 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.]

Frank was in his third year of serving as church board chair for Community Bible Church. During this time … (read the rest)

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100. Sacrifice as a Spiritual Discipline for Boards

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Dr. Larry Perkins

The notion of ‘sacrifice’ is deeply ingrained in Christian understanding. The sacrificial rituals defined in the Old Testament were integral to Judaism, sustaining covenantal relationship with Yahweh and providing means of restoration and renewal. The incarnate Messiah presents himself as … (read the rest)

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99. Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence: Capacity for Board Leadership

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Congregations usually appoint people to serve on church boards because in their view these individuals are spiritually mature and have demonstrated spiritual leadership. These qualifications fit well with Paul’s list found in 1 Timothy 3. There is also an expectation … (read the rest)

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