Most bylaws contain too much operational advice and not enough about governance structure.
Resource Topic: Board & Governance
Addresses the common confusion about who is ultimately responsible for what.
Experts decide how, but everyone should have a voice in deciding what the congregation aims to accomplish.
Distinguishes between assigning tasks and truly delegating authority.
Leaders who deliberately distribute power gain more influence and build stronger organizations.
Effective delegation requires three elements: authority, guidance, and accountability.
Three concrete changes boards can make to improve meeting culture and effectiveness.
Diagnostic questions that meeting leaders should ask before any board or committee meeting.
Two powerful questions that help boards find the right level of leadership.
Most boards spend too much time on reports. A guide to allocating meeting time across governance, discernment, and accountability.