Govern Diligently

APNTS BOARD DEVOTIONALDr. Lebron Fairbanks

GOVERN DILIGENTLY

“We have different gifts; according to the grace given to us…If it is leadership,

let him govern diligently.” Romans 12:6-8b.

What does it mean for the APNTS board of trustees to

“govern diligently?”

WORKING DEFINITION:

Governing board an elected body that

oversees the ministry and mission of a local church or

ministry organization between annual

membership meetings.

WORKING DEFINITION:

A governing board is guided by the Church

Manual and/or ministry organization Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.

What does a local church or ministry organization or

seminary governingboard do?

What should they do to be strong and

effective board who governs diligently?

WORKING ASSUMPTION:

STRONG governing boards empower effective leaders.STRONG leaders embrace engaged boards.

Focus on policy formation and mission strategy;

Effective governing boards

NOT on policy implementation and daily

operations

FIDUCIARY MODE

STRATEGIC MODE

REPRESENTATIVE MODE

Function Appropriately

The Board has Governance and coordinating The Board has Governance and coordinating responsibility for the seminaryresponsibility for the seminary

Mission and Vision Clarity

Financial Health & Legal Standing

Doctrinal Faithfulness

Spiritual Well Being

Strategic Planning & Thinking

Academic Integrity

INITIAL QUESTIONS:

What one word would you use to characterize the board on which you serve?

1

INITIAL QUESTIONS:

What are the strengths of your board?

2

INITIAL QUESTIONS:

What is the most critical issue facing the board?

3

INITIAL QUESTIONS:

What one board related question would you like answered during this board meeting?

4

INITIAL QUESTIONS:

Why do you serve on

the Board?

5

INITIAL QUESTIONS:

What three things should the Board focus on for the next three years?

6

Where is the seminary in the

cycle?

What should be the role of board and seminary

leadership in this cycle, particularly at the transition

points?

ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

Govern Diligently

Empower the Seminary President

Govern DiligentlyUse your different gifts according to the grace given to

you

Govern DiligentlySteward of the

Future and Mission of APNTS