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[S3EP12] 7 Shifts Every Church Board Eventually Has to Make
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Are you navigating the transition from a founder-led church to a more sustainable governance model? In this episode, Tim and Holly break down the seven essential shifts every church board must make when moving from founder-led to governing board structures.
Drawing from real client experiences and decades of church consulting, they explore:
- How founder boards differ from governing boards and why both serve important purposes
- The shift from loyalty to the founder to loyalty to the mission
- Moving from operational involvement to strategic governance
- Implementing formal evaluation processes and succession planning
- Creating covenant-driven unity that outlasts any single leader
Whether you're a founding pastor preparing for succession, a church board member, or a senior leader thinking about long-term sustainability, this episode offers practical insights for building governance structures that will serve your church for generations to come.
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