The Board and the Pastor

Esther · #1 01-16-2008, 04:50 PM

If you went to a church where the board tries to run the church going over what the pastor wishes are what would you do?

You do you think should have the final say?

Not talking about finances, as I believe the board is definitely a sounding board in that area. But spiritual things, who should have final say?

Have you ever seen a board split a church?

Ferd · #2 01-16-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther

Have you ever seen a board split a church?

yes.

Whole Hearted · #3 01-16-2008, 04:56 PM

I'd change churches in a heart beat. I have never been a member of a church with a board or pastored a church with a board.

AmazingGrace · #4 01-16-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

I'd change churches in a heart beat. I have never been a member of a church with a board or pastored a church with a board.

Then if I remember my laws correctly you either have never pastored or not over 10 people.. at least not legally

PastorD · #5 01-16-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

I'd change churches in a heart beat. I have never been a member of a church with a board or pastored a church with a board.

WH....did you know there is a "board" that runs this forum? You better change forums fast!

StillStanding · #6 01-16-2008, 05:05 PM

The church board should be for business decisions only. The spiritual decisions should be the pastors.

Pastor with NO board = Pastor without financial and business accountability. This leaves the church open to possible abuse. The church members must trust that they have a pastor with financial ethics.

Pastor controlled by board = Pastor is a mere hireling.

I believe that somewhere in between is the perfect situation.

Fab · #7 01-16-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AmazingGrace

Then if I remember my laws correctly you either have never pastored or not over 10 people.. at least not legally

Not necessarily true. There is a difference between a church board and a trustee board.

AmazingGrace · #8 01-16-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fab

Not necessarily true. There is a difference between a church board and a trustee board.

I got the impressing he meant any kind of board, you are correct.

Fab · #9 01-16-2008, 05:09 PM

Thanks, at any rate, the Pastor is in charge spiritually, no matter the board. But I will take a trustee board anyday.

StillStanding · #10 01-16-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fab

Thanks, at any rate, the Pastor is in charge spiritually, no matter the board. But I will take a trustee board anyday.

What powers does a trustee board have besides church property issues? Isn't it kind of like a facade board?