DanH

Makes the case for why leaders should care about governance — it is not bureaucracy but a way of enabling ministry and mission. An introduction to the G&M framework.

Most boards spend too much time on reports and not enough on strategic leadership. A guide to allocating meeting time across governance, discernment, and accountability.

Explains the governance and legal implications of nonprofit status — no owners, accountable to a public mission. Helps board members understand their fiduciary responsibilities.

Two powerful questions — ‘What would be GOOD about that?’ and ‘What would we DO about that?’ — that help boards find the right level of leadership.

Defines the core competencies of an effective congregational governing board, distinguishing governance tasks from management tasks.

Healthy boundaries between board and staff roles actually enable stronger partnership rather than tension. Clarity about who does what creates the conditions for trust.

Congregations sometimes over-invoke confidentiality in ways that prevent accountability and harm community trust. A nuanced look at when confidentiality is required.

Governance questions raised by online board meetings and electronic voting: legal considerations, best practices, and how to maintain meaningful participation.

Explores majority voting vs. consensus-based decision-making — when each is appropriate and how each affects community cohesion after the decision.

What separates committees that actually accomplish things from those that merely meet. Clear purpose, right authority, and goal-focused reporting.