Key Responsibilities of a Church Board

This is a general series that many churches will find helpful. It should be a great conversation starter for established boards, and it might even help your church rethink your leadership structure.--The PursueGOD Training podcast helps pastors, small group leaders, and everyday Christians to make disciples through healthy biblical churches. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/training.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at [email protected] Now --This episode is the introduction to a five-week series on church board training. The series aims to help churches think through their governing structure and prepare new board members. The topics covered include key responsibilities of a church board, legal responsibilities, financial responsibilities, missional responsibilities, responsibilities with the senior pastor, and the overall well-being of the church. The series emphasizes the importance of prayer, biblical principles, and collaboration in board governance.TakeawaysChurches need to have a governing structure to make important decisions and ensure legal compliance.The board has key responsibilities in areas such as legal, financial, missional, senior pastor support, and overall church well-being.Board members should be committed to prayer, promoting the church's mission and values, and assessing and improving the board's performance.The biblical basis for board governance is found in the roles of elders and deacons, although the specific structure may vary among churches.The PursueGod resources can be used to facilitate discussions and training for church boards.