Key Responsibilities of a Board Member

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This is a general series that many churches will find helpful. It should be a great conversation starter for established boards, and it might even help your church rethink your leadership structure.

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In this episode, Bryan and Ross discuss the key responsibilities of a board member in a church. They cover three different hats that board members wear: the governance hat, the volunteer hat, and the participant hat. They emphasize the importance of understanding foundational principles, engaging in strategy rather than operations, and being a positive force in the church. They also discuss the boundaries of a board member, including no individual authority, no personal agendas, confidentiality, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Takeaways

• Board members play different roles and wear different hats, including the governance hat, the volunteer hat, and the participant hat.
• Understanding foundational principles and documents is crucial for board members to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Board members should focus on strategy and the big picture, rather than getting involved in operational details.
• Board members should be a positive force in the church, nurturing relationships, growing in faith, and praying for the church and its leaders.