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41. Church Board Chairs and The Relationship with the Lead Pastor #2

In recent years various writers have discussed the relationship between the church board chair and the lead pastor in the local church leadership structure. Les Stahkle in Church Governance Matters, for example, states without equivocation that the people in … (read the rest)

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27. Church Board Chairs and Lead Pastors — Understanding this Relationship

I recently did an informal survey of approximately 45 lead pastors and church board chairs to gather data to support a recent workshop presentation. In analyzing the responses, some interesting factors emerged which may help us understand the relationship between … (read the rest)

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25. Church Board Chair — Pastoral Advocate

What role does a church board chair play in ensuring that church employees, particularly pastoral leaders, receive good care? Is it appropriate for a chairperson to advocate for pastoral employees and if so, on what basis and for what kinds … (read the rest)

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