1. What is the issue here?
Misunderstanding of the role of and importance of having a board
2. If you had to summarise Zhao’s perspective in 2-3 sentences, what would you say? What would be his position on ministry boards and why?
Ministry boards both support and hold accountable staff teams. They must have the courage and expertise to ask tough questions and ensure the organization stays on mission in sustainable ways.
3. If you had to summarise Martha’s perspective in 2-3 sentences, what would you say? What would be her position on ministry boards and why?
Martha feels that a board is not necessary at this point due to their small size. She is also concerned that engaging with a board will spread her already limited time and resources too thinly.
4. What are the 4-5 biggest benefits of a competent, committed board of directors for a faith-based ministry, or any organisation for that matter?
Accountability. Sounding Board. Direction. Protection of organization and stakeholders. Support and encoruagement.
5. What are the potential downsides or risks that might be incurred with a board of directors, if any?
Issues of communication, authority and reporting.