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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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16. Developing a Church Board’s Culture

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Yes, your church board does have a culture — probably an implicit set of values, modes of operation, ways of decision-making, and habits of interaction. When you are involved primarily in one church board it is hard to recognize this … (read the rest)

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15. Church Board as Ministry Team

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Our perceptions frequently shape our attitudes and behaviours. What we name something influences in turn our perception of it. Just consider why many churches today are so sensitive about the names they choose to identify themselves! Names shape perceptions. I think this is … (read the rest)

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7. The Significance of Attitude

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

When you are seeking additional people to serve as part of the church board, what aspect should receive most attention – skill, experience, character or attitude? Certainly Paul warns us not to ask a novice in the faith or someone … (read the rest)

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6. Productive Behaviour

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Behaviour will often make the difference between just being a church board member and being a productive church board member. People may know the rules about playing volleyball and participate in the game, but without passion, concentration, commitment and desire … (read the rest)

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