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Board Governance

Let's End the Policy-Based Debate
James C. Galvin, Ed.D | posted 11/02/2007

This article provided by the Engstrom Institute

Here are some sound bites from conversations I've been in recently with Christian leaders:

"Don't even get me started on the Carver model."
"This policy-based stuff is killing some organizations!"
"We're telling people to stay away from the Carver model."
"The board has to remain firmly in charge of the organization."
"I try to not mention the C-word."

These comments represent differing perspectives and assumptions on how boards should function. They reveal a debate that has been brewing for years among ministry leaders, consultants, and board members. Conversations with CEOs or board members about governance can quickly become polarized. Within the first few minutes you might be asked, "Well, are you pro or anti Carver?" Unfortunately, these conversations usually generate more heat than light.

If you are a ministry leader or board member of any faith-based organization, this is an important topic for you. You need to know what the Carver model is and what it is not. You need to know why some ...