Church Board Member Orientation Guide

This guide to helps you make new members feel welcome, provides orientation and training on new responsibilities, and helps increase leadership competency in new church board members.Table of Contents:Orienting New Board MembersFocusing on these ten procedures will get newcomers off to a promising start. Richard HammarGetting Up to SpeedYou are in a position to become a change agent while learning the ropes.R. Stephen WarnerAdvice From an Experienced LeaderBuild confidence as you learn the roles and responsibilities of serving on the board.An interview with Jim BuickSample Job DescriptionA Code of Conduct for Board MembersShare your opinions, listen with care, and get down into the trenches of church life.Stephen BlyMaking Great Decisions (free sample)You will be faced with hundreds of choices. Here's how to make the best ones. Lyle SchallerChurch Governance by the BooksBoard members need to be aware of which church records are needed and why.Richard HammarPractice Strategic PlanningPa