1. APNTS BOARD DEVOTIONAL
Govern Diligently
APNTS BOARD DEVOTIONAL
Dr. Lebron Fairbanks

2. GOVERN DILIGENTLY

3. “We have different gifts; according to the grace given to us…If it is leadership, let him govern diligently.”
Romans 12:6-8b.

4. What does it mean for the APNTS board of trustees to “govern diligently?”

5. WORKING DEFINITION:
Governing board
an elected body that oversees the ministry and mission of a local church or ministry organization between annual membership meetings.

6. WORKING DEFINITION:
A governing board is guided by the Church Manual and/or ministry organization Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.

7. What does a local church or ministry organization or seminary governing
board do?

8. do to be strong and effective board who governs diligently?
What should they
do to be strong and effective board
who governs diligently?

10. STRONG governing boards empower effective leaders.
WORKING ASSUMPTION:
STRONG governing boards empower effective leaders.
STRONG leaders embrace engaged boards.

11. Effective governing boards
Focus on policy formation
and mission strategy;
NOT on policy implementation and daily operations

12. Function Appropriately
FIDUCIARY MODE
STRATEGIC MODE
REPRESENTATIVE MODE

13. 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

14. INITIAL QUESTIONS: 1
What one word would you use to characterize the board on which you serve?

15. INITIAL QUESTIONS: 2
What are the strengths of your board?

16. INITIAL QUESTIONS: 3
What is the most critical issue facing the board?

17. INITIAL QUESTIONS: 4
What one board related question would you like answered during this board meeting?

18. INITIAL QUESTIONS: 5
Why do you serve on
the Board?

19. INITIAL QUESTIONS: 6
What three things should the Board focus on for the next three years?

20. Where is the seminary in the cycle?

21. What should be the role of board and seminary leadership in this cycle, particularly at the transition points?

22. ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

23. Empower the Seminary President
Govern Diligently
Empower the Seminary President

24. Use your different gifts according to the grace given to you
Govern Diligently
Use your different gifts according to the grace given to you

25. Steward of the Future and Mission of APNTS
Govern Diligently
Steward of the Future and Mission of APNTS