The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson Church Governance: The Role of the Board vs. the Staff - Episode 270
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Nov 9, 2022 Explore the importance of role clarity for church boards and staff, empowering pastors and staff through governance clarity. Address challenges in dysfunctional church boards, empowering staff for ministry success, and building a strong spiritual foundation for board members. Learn about common board mistakes in churches of all sizes, emphasizing strong relationships and effective governance.
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Boards Overemphasize Accountability
- Many church boards focus excessively on accountability and not enough on empowerment.
- This lack of empowerment hinders pastors and staff from leading effectively, especially during crises.
Select Spiritually Qualified Board Members
- Start fixing governance by selecting spiritually qualified board members using biblical criteria.
- Higher spiritual standards reduce control-driven leaders and improve board-staff relationships.
Clarify Church Board Roles
- Define church board roles clearly: model spiritual leadership, encourage and hold pastor accountable, protect mission, handle stewardship, advise on strategy.
- Let pastors lead ministry strategy and execution while boards focus on governance and oversight.