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Govern Diligently. APNTS BOARD DEVOTIONAL Dr. Lebron Fairbanks. GOVERN DILIGENTLY. “We have different gifts; according to the grace given to us…If it is leadership, let him govern diligently.” Romans 12:6-8b. What does it mean for the APNTS board of trustees to “govern diligently?”.
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Govern Diligently • APNTS BOARD DEVOTIONAL • Dr. Lebron Fairbanks
“We have different gifts; according to the grace given to us…If it is leadership, let him govern diligently.” • Romans 12:6-8b.
What does it mean for the APNTS board of trustees to “govern diligently?”
WORKING DEFINITION: • Governing board • an elected body that oversees the ministry and mission of a local church or ministry organization between annual membership meetings.
WORKING DEFINITION: • A governing board is guided by the Church Manual and/or ministry organization Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.
What does a local church or ministry organization or seminary governing • board do?
What should they do to be strong and effective board who governs diligently?
WORKING ASSUMPTION: • STRONG governing boards empower effective leaders. STRONG leaders embrace engaged boards.
Effective governing boards • Focus on policy formation • and mission strategy; NOT on policy implementation and daily operations
STRATEGIC MODE REPRESENTATIVE MODE Function Appropriately • FIDUCIARY MODE
Doctrinal Faithfulness Spiritual Well Being The Board has Governance and coordinating responsibility for the seminary Financial Health & Legal Standing Strategic Planning & Thinking Academic Integrity • Mission and Vision Clarity
INITIAL QUESTIONS: 1 • What one word would you use to characterize the board on which you serve?
INITIAL QUESTIONS: 2 • What are the strengths of your board?
INITIAL QUESTIONS: 3 • What is the most critical issue facing the board?
INITIAL QUESTIONS: 4 • What one board related question would you like answered during this board meeting?
INITIAL QUESTIONS: 5 • Why do you serve on • the Board?
INITIAL QUESTIONS: 6 • What three things should the Board focus on for the next three years?
What should be the role of board and seminary leadership in this cycle, particularly at the transition points?
Govern Diligently Empower the Seminary President
Govern Diligently Use your different gifts according to the grace given to you
Govern Diligently Steward of the Future and Mission of APNTS