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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This episode is the introduction to a five-week series on church board training. The series aims to help churches think through their governing structure and prepare new board members. The topics covered include key responsibilities of a church board, legal responsibilities, financial responsibilities, missional responsibilities, responsibilities with the senior pastor, and the overall well-being of the church. The series emphasizes the importance of prayer, biblical principles, and collaboration in board governance.

Takeaways

• Churches need to have a governing structure to make important decisions and ensure legal compliance.
• The board has key responsibilities in areas such as legal, financial, missional, senior pastor support, and overall church well-being.
• Board members should be committed to prayer, promoting the church's mission and values, and assessing and improving the board's performance.
• The biblical basis for board governance is found in the roles of elders and deacons, although the specific structure may vary among churches.
• The PursueGod resources can be used to facilitate discussions and training for church boards.