Several years ago, I read the book, CROSS CULTURAL CONNECTIONS. In the book, the author states that “what John 3:16 is to the unbeliever, Romans 15:7 is to...
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Highlights: BoardServe Roundtable Biennial Meeting
On August 1, 2014 in Mount Vernon, Ohio, I convened a meeting of a small group of mature adults who have vast experience with not-for-profit boards and board...
THE MARKS OF AN EFFECTIVE BOARD
Max DePree is a favorite writer of mine. Over the years, I have read Leadership is an Art, Leadership Jazz, Leading without Power, and Called to Serve:...
The Pastor and Board Relationship
I returned to Germany recently to lead a class and continuing education seminar for the European Nazarene College, German Learning Center, on the subject,...
Q&A: Why do people downplay higher education?
Q: I have a hard time understanding why people of faith often downplay higher education. Why is that? A: I have pondered this dilemma for 30-plus years of...
ASK STRATEGIC QUESTIONS
I spent parts of two days recently with a local church board in a board retreat. It was energizing for me and beneficial to the board members. Among other...