Like so many other Board of Directors of Non-Profit Organizations, Life Journey is seeking to add additional members to our Board, as well. We don’t take this action lightly. We never seek just warm bodies; but we look for people we feel have the distinct talents and passion for the mission and ministry God has given our organization.
Recently we came across Wes Roberts’ six roles of any good Board Member. I think they are important roles that we all need to share and utilize as we work with any Board of Directors. I share them here for your benefit and use:
- Intercessor … as men and women of faith in the good news of Jesus Christ, there is the real need to give both spiritual direction and significant prayer for all facets of the ministry.
- Encourager … of the ministry teams and the other members of the board.
- Governor … one who takes part in approving and owning the policies and plans of every category and division of the ministry.
- Ambassador … interpreting the mission of the whole ministry in every category, defending it when necessary and representing the ministry in their own spheres of influence, in their community, state and region and sometimes nationally and internationally.
- Consultant … bringing the wisdom of their own gifting, skills and talents to what we want and need to be about within the Kingdom of God in each area of ministry.
- Sponsor/Gatekeeper … one who would help open many doors to see needed resources come to every category of this ministry.
As I think of Christmas, it automatically draws me to memories and thoughts of thanks – especially for people who make a major difference in my life and that of Life Journey Ministries. So, for me, I want to take this opportunity to especially thank my own Board of Directors – as well as past board members, Candy Kilpinen, Helen Hanson, and LeAnn Wilson Mcjuire.
My Board is a great group of people! Thank you and God’s special blessings to:
- Carol Hofelmann (Chair)
- Nancy Bergman (Finances)
- Lynnette Campbel (Information Technology)
- Debbi Butner (Administrator)
- Tom Schoenborn (Theological Advisor and Technical Assistant)
We also thank and praise God for Tom Norris and The Crossroads Radio Network!
Tags: board of directors, Organizational Management, Spirituality and Work, Transformational Faith
