Hey, Fletch: What Kind of Written Report Should We Give to the Church Board?
How this tool can reduce meeting times and enhance efficiency.
Boards
Q&A: Should Unanimity Be Required When a Church’s Governing Board Votes on a Significant Issue?
Requiring unanimous approval can easily immobilize the church when it comes to important decisions
6 Common Problems with Church Bylaws
Why bylaws can often hurt churches.
Q&A: Can a Church Reject the Housing Allowance Amount a Minister Requests?
A church's rejection of the housing allowance amount a minister requests might suggest a breakdown in communication.
4 Ways to Make an Agenda Work for You
Consider which approach may work best for your meetings.
Helping Boards Set Pastoral Compensation
What church leaders should know about paying pastors.
How to Keep Your Meetings Short
The secret to making meetings brief and efficient.
Pastoral Succession Plans: Why Your Church Needs One
Pastoral succession plans help minimize disruptions, provide uninterrupted leadership, protect the church's resources, and much, much more.
Q&A: Was It ‘Legal’ to Cast Lots Rather Than Vote for a New Deacon?
Our church bylaws state that members of our board of deacons are to be elected
How to Ensure Effective Board Training
Ideas for maximizing the work of your church board.
7 Tips for Church Boards
Ways to strengthen this leadership team.
What Are Church Bylaws?
One of the most important documents for churches
How to Create an Effective Dashboard Report for Your Ministry
Crafting reports that communicate essentials to your church leadership.
The State of Abuse Prevention in the Church
Awareness of the issue has grown, and caring for victims of past abuse is key
Common Church Board Blind Spots
Facts worth noting as you plan your board's next meeting agenda
Q&A: Must We Keep Ballots From Board Elections?
One of these documents possesses the answer for churches.
Four Fiduciary Duties of Church Boards
Officers and directors must provide careful financial oversight—or else face consequences.
Q&A: Can a Church’s “Irrevocable” Promise Become Revocable?
Why a church may have to honor a valuable commitment to a retired pastor.
When Church Business Meetings Go Electronic
What to do if phone and Internet tools are used for off-site participants.
Mastering Minutes for Church Business Meetings
Why this task can't continue to be an afterthought for leaders.