EXODUS 24:3 - THEY RESPONDED WITH ONE VOICE: EVERYTHING THE LORD HAS SAID WE WILL DO!
Training Materials
Board Training
Principle 1 - Represent Christ Above All
Illustrating Principle 1 (Exodus 32)
Illustrating Principle 1 (Acts 15)
Principle 2 - Decisions Made By Consensus
Principle 3 - Speak with One Voice
Principle 4 - Policy Decisions Reflect the Vision
Principle 5 - Big Bowls Before Small Bowls
Principle 6 - Define and Delegate
Principle 7 - Determine the Goals
Principle 8 - Limit Staff Activity; Not Prescribe It
Principle 9 - The Function of the Senior Pastor
Principle 10 - Reports and Information
Ends v Means - Measuring Outcomes
Board Philosophy
The Role of the Board - Spears Up Spears Out
The Role of the Board - Spears Up Spears Out Pt 2
The Role of the Board - The Sports Team Analogy
The Role of the Board - The Sports Team Analogy Pt 2
The Role of the Board - The Sports Team Analogy Pt 3
John Carver, "Boards that Make a Difference" (The Foundational Philosophy of Board Governance.)
John Kaiser, "Winning on Purpose" (The adaptation of Carver's system for churches.)
Harvard Business School, "Managing Performance" (Useful for improvement in Staff reviews.)
Bill Hoyt, "Effectiveness by the Numbers" (Useful for understanding the Ends v Means idea.)
Handling Conflict
Honest Direct Respectful and Timely
Dennis Adams, "Honest Direct Respectful" (Profound and simple application of communication theory.)
John Miller, "QBQ" (Useful for understanding the concept of applying Active Listening.)
Fisher, Ury & Patton, "Getting to Yes" (Useful for understanding group dynamics in negotiation.)