APNTS BOARD DEVOTIONAL 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?”
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?
do to be strong and effective board who governs diligently? What should they do to be strong and effective board who governs diligently?
STRONG governing boards empower effective leaders. 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
Function Appropriately FIDUCIARY MODE STRATEGIC MODE REPRESENTATIVE MODE
Mission and Vision Clarity The Board has Governance and coordinating responsibility for the seminary Mission and Vision Clarity Academic Integrity Financial Health & Legal Standing Doctrinal Faithfulness Spiritual Well Being Strategic Planning & Thinking
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?
Where is the seminary in the cycle?
What should be the role of board and seminary leadership in this cycle, particularly at the transition points?
ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
Empower the Seminary President Govern Diligently Empower the Seminary President
Use your different gifts according to the grace given to you Govern Diligently Use your different gifts according to the grace given to you
Steward of the Future and Mission of APNTS Govern Diligently Steward of the Future and Mission of APNTS