Your pastor suddenly announces that he's retiring. A major industry in your community closes and your leadership moves away. Your congregation grows and you suddenly realize your current leaders are unable to keep up with the demands on their time.
These events are part of the natural flow of life. But it still leaves churches with a constant challenge—where do you find qualified leaders to replace ...
1. Which of the above characteristics are plainly evident in our church? How are they manifested?
2. What is one concrete way we can improve our area of greatest weakness?
3. In Ephesians 3:19, the apostle Paul prays that believers would be "filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." When has our church been filled with the fullness of God?
Too Close for Comfort How do you handle someone who monopolizes a mentor’s time? Lee Eclov
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The Case
Sue, a mature Christian leader and wife, had been feeling she should invest in a mentoring/discipling relationship with one of the young adults in her church. After praying, she felt she should talk to Marie, a somewhat younger single. Sue suggested they meet weekly for Bible study, conversation, and prayer.
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It wasn't long, though, before it became apparent that Marie perceived this relationship ...
Too Close for Comfort How do you handle someone who monopolizes a mentor's time? Lee Eclov
Rating:Not yet rated $2.99
The Case
Sue, a mature Christian leader and wife, had been feeling she should invest in a mentoring/discipling relationship with one of the young adults in her church. After praying, she felt she should talk to Marie, a somewhat younger single. Sue suggested they meet weekly for Bible study, conversation, and prayer.
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It wasn't long, though, before it became apparent that Marie perceived this relationship ...
New church board members often receive no orientation or training. They show up at board meetings without the slightest idea as to the nature of their responsibilities or possible liabilities. They deserve better. This article presents ten steps that your board can take to orient members. These recommendations will make the new members feel welcome, significantly increase efficiency and value, and ...
DEVOTIONS Getting Up to Speed You are in a position to become a change agent while learning the ropes. R. Stephen Warner
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As a new board member, you will immediately be in a position to exert a positive influence on your church. Key decisions won't wait just because you are new. Here are suggestions about how to hit the ground running.
Learn What Is Expected
Speak with the pastor, staff, and other board members before your term begins, or even if you are only thinking about seeking a spot on the board.
Jim Buick of Grand Rapids, Michigan has a record of service on church boards dating to the 1960s. He has served Dearborn (MI) Free Methodist Church, Winnetka (IL) Bible Church and two terms at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, where he is still active in leadership as a former board member.
What are the three most important things a new board member should keep in mind?
A member of the board of directors participates in the governance and direction of First Church and its overall ministry. Board members meet on a monthly basis to uphold the mission of First Church, oversee the ministry direction of the church and its members, and ensure the provision of resources to carry out the church's work.
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Compliance with doctrinal and denominational standards, and legal and tax compliance with federal, state and local requirements as a corporation in the state of ________________.
Divisive board disputes can be greatly minimized by a few simple ground rules. Here is an example of a code of conduct for both new and experienced board members.
Make Decisions In Scriptural Proportions
The relative attention given to any issue will be in direct proportion to its prominence in Scripture. We ask ourselves: How often does the Bible deal with this? Could we postpone this issue a month ...
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