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45. Decision-making in Church Board Meetings. #3: Implementation, Accountability and the Role of the Chair.

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Dr. Larry Perkins

So the church board finally made the decision to support the initiation of a new ministry to the nearby community college campus students and employees. The board approved the ministry staff’s proposal, after vigorous debate, with only minor changes. Now … (read the rest)

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23. “Risk” Wisdom — A Key Competence for a Church Board Chair

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Dr. Larry Perkins
Risk management for church boards and the role of the chair in guiding a board in evaluating risk requires consistent attention. This blog offers four ways in which the chair can assist a church board in managing risk.
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22. Holding a Church Board Accountable — A Challenging Task for Any Chair

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Human beings tend to resist accountability, both individually and corporately. Our sense of our rights or emotional engagement in discussion often trumps attempts to urge self-control or group-control. In the rough and tumble of debate hasty words or actions can … (read the rest)

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