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140. Overoptimism and Overconfidence — Helping Church Boards Be Spiritually Discerning.

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Dr. Larry Perkins

Recently I was reviewing an article written by Charles Roxburgh, published in 2003, and entitled “Hidden Flaws in Strategy”(McKinsey Quarterly, May 2003). His basic premise was that “the brain can be a deceptive guide for rational decision making.” He identifies … (read the rest)

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56. What Makes a Church Board Effective? #4 A Spirit-Informed Discernment

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Dr. Larry Perkins

A church board’s ability to accomplish its role well reflects its capacity for discernment. Possessing the right information, analyzing it well, understanding internal and external congregational dynamics, and engaging in critical discussion become characteristic practices of such a board. If … (read the rest)

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