2. Being A Missional Board In Community

3. There Is No Community Without Mission
Session one established that deep community is a Biblical norm
But, community without mission is a lame experience
Ministerial Groups – formal and posturing
Fellowship Groups – shallow and role playing
Retreats – emotional and temporary
Most Communities Either:
Are Created And Maintained By A Mission
Discover And Maintain A Mission
Die

4. Jesus Was A Missional Leader
Jesus Knew His Life Had Missional Purpose
Jesus Refused To Let His Relationships Compromise His Mission-Mark 8:27-38
John 6:38 (NIV)
38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.
John 10:10 (NIV)
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 12:46 (NIV)
46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.

5. Foundational To attain missional community on your board…
You must establish the mission as your foundation…
And identify the specific mission of the board.

6. What Is the Mission Of The Board?
Pursue The Mission Wisely (Strategically)
Ensure Accountability And Good Stewardship
Build And Protect A Good Reputation
Annually Define The Board’s Contribution To The Mission
Mobilize Resources Based On Missional Goals
Volunteer Individually
Work On Projects In Collaboration With The ED and Staff
Work On Projects On Behalf Of The ED and Staff
Here is a thought…
Do you view “governance” and related activities as an end, or a means to an end?

7. Functioning Board Is A Missional Community!
A Missional Board…
Qualifies Incoming Board Members
Invests In Strategic Planning To Clarify Missional Direction
Annually Plans To “Operationalize” The Strategic Plan
Budget
Staff Goals
Board Goals
Creates Accountability To The Plan
What Measurements Should You Want From The Staff
What Measurements Should You Want From Each Other
The Highest
Functioning Board Is A Missional Community!