Tag Archives: Board dynamics

185. Improving Church Board Dynamics — Who’s Talking With Whom in the Boardroom?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Board chairs know from experience that some board members are talkers and others — well let’s say they speak quite selectively. By virtue of their role lead pastors speak frequently within board meetings, with direction of communication generally being from … (read the rest)

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55. What Makes a Church Board Effective? #3 Cultivating the Board’s Collective Welfare

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Church boards are fragile things. The constant change in personnel, the personal involvement of members within the congregation, and the diverse issues that must be considered can easily rend the relational fabric. When strife happens, the church board’s effectiveness diminishes … (read the rest)

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35. Board Dynamics and Cultural Diversity: Part I: “High Context”…”Low Context”

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Dr. Larry Perkins

In Canada, particularly in urban settings, cultural diversity characterizes our society. Our churches are beginning to reflect this reality. As immigration patterns continue to bring hundreds of thousands of people to Canada from many different cultural groups, our multiculturalism will … (read the rest)

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