Board Training
Board operation through prayer, discernment, and governance
What is the role of a church board?
A team entrusted to represent God to His people—discerning rather than deciding, governing rather than controlling—as they lead the church forward in God’s mission for the sake of His Kingdom.
The GLR’s role is to support and equip the local church board to understand the importance and uniqueness of their role and to encourage them to keep their eyes fixed on the vision and mission to which God is calling them, their lead pastor, and their church.
We believe that a board will serve most effectively when they keep a Kingdom perspective and are willing to function in a manner of discerning where the Holy Spirit leads and directs rather than relying on human decision-making.
Where to start?
Watch the Intro Video
Helping your board function optimally as a discerning community — with real stories and testimonials.
Self Assessment
Assess where you are — your answers guide the next steps, training, and development.
Click the graph for our assessment quiz!
Make a plan with your GLR coach
Assess where you are — your answers guide the next steps, training, and development.
Click the graph for our assessment quiz!
Recommended Retreat Resources
Winning On Purpose
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The book “Winning on Purpose” by John Edmond Kaiser is another recommended resource for Boards to read together to understand how to structure and organize your board as well as identify appropriate boundaries and relationships with the Senior Pastor.
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Video Resources
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Linchpin Leadership
Train Your Board
The Linchpin Leader video series was created by Conrad Conrad and 12Stone Church’s former Executive Pastor, Dan Reiland. These videos were designed to help pastors establish healthy relationships their their board as well as lead effective board meetings where each member knows the role they play.
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Linchpin Leadership
Vice Chair Training
This two-part video series was designed to help raise up an effective Vice Chair Person. Guides are included with each video.
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Live Board Training
This 7 part series of videos is a live board training at a GLR church with our Director of Pastoral Transitions, Jack Lynn.
These videos were recorded to give practical understanding, from recognizing the purpose of an LBA member and how their role impacts the pastor, staff, and church body to creating an agenda and planning the monthly meetings.
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Discerning V.S Deciding During a
Pastoral Transition Testimony
Rena is an involved lay leader at Heritage Church. She had the privilege of being voted on by her church board to be part of the search team as they were actively looking for a new lead pastor. Rena’s perspective has shifted involving discernment has shifted drastically due to this process. In this video, she shares what she learned about the church, her own faith, and what it truly means to be part of a discerning committee.
Podcast Resources
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How to Develop Your Board
In this episode of the Spirit Anointed Leadership Podcast, Chris speaks with the Lead Pastor of All Shores Church. Together, they talk about the importance of developing and disciplining your board and how to create a culture of authenticity and honesty as you grow together. Pastor Pete also gives very practical tips on how to run an impactful board meeting that ultimately shapes the future of your church.
Discerning V.S. Deciding
Discernment is crucial in a church governing role. In this episode of the Spirit Anointed Leadership Podcast, Chris explains the difference and importance of what it means to discern vs. decide and how pivotal it can be in strengthening and broadening your personal life and the leadership of your church.