The role of non profit board of directors of a church?

Answer 1

IF a church is following The Bible as its guideline, then it should first have a Board of Elders, who are the ultimate authority in the church. They are primarily, according to the Bible, Shepherds/Overseers, rather than administrators, so they may assign responsibilities to staff (pastors) or others (such as a Board of Deacons) to carry out specific tasks "on behalf of the Elders.) Thus, the Elders are ultimately responsible for the church in all areas, yet is not designed to do the hands-on service and "administrative" functions. See Acts 6 as a model for hos the Elders see needs, and assign qualified men (and women) to serve by making sure these tasks are accomplished. This could include many "areas" that would normally be thought of as the responsibility of the "non-profit board of directors," yet without giving away control of the Elders. It is the most Bible-like model to have Deacons (male or female) in charge of these areas, and broke in to "teams" to share the load such as; Building and Grounds Maintenance, Finance Team, Kitchen Committee, Information Technology Team, Staff/Human Relations Policies and Procedures, etc. Each taking their tasking from the Elders, and serving not to set their own policies, etc, but to implement the will of the Elders, since t hey are the ultimate authority in the local church.