num_pages: 184
description: It's no secret serving on a church board can be a tough assignment. Marathon business meetings and petty squabbling can quickly take a toll. But lay leaders aren't the only ones who find board meetings to be a harrowing experience. So do many pastors. Larry Osborne was no exception. Six months into a new pastorate he found himself embroiled in controversy. Old members left as fast as new ones could be added. He and the board seldom saw eye to eye on anything. Troubled and confused he set out to find some answers. What were the secrets of an effective leadership team? Could a pastor lead without becoming a dictator? What would it take to develop and maintain a unified board? Could it even be done? Now many years board meetings and hours of research later Pastor Osborne applies tested no-nonsense wisdom to these and other questions. Whatever your situation...whether your church is in a start-up phase is small and struggling or is one of a growing number of so-called mega churches Larry has been there. As the senior pastor of North Coast Church he's walked his congregation and board through each stage. Now in The Unity Factor he shows us what it takes to develop a healthy leadership team with sensible strategies and warm encouragement. Now with an additional bonus chapter What Game Are We Playing?
language: English
title: The Unity Factor: Developing a Healthy Church Leadership Team
publisher: Owl's Nest