Meeting Cadence
No one size fits all. In the early stages of board development, it is common for the entire board to meet monthly in establishing consistency and rhythm. As a board and the relationships mature, the board tends to meet less frequently and more often within the teams that have been established. Meetings should be regular and recurring. Regular — everyone knows when they are, such as the same time of the month or quarter. Recurring — there is a schedule to follow. Teams can then meet between the full board quarterly meetings.
Teams can meet monthly or bimonthly for follow-up and planning. These meetings are facilitated by the team leader and staff.
Regular & Recurring
No one size fits all. In the early stages of board development, it is common for the entire board to meet monthly in establishing consistency and rhythm. As a board and the relationships mature, the board tends to meet less frequently and more often within the teams that have been established. Meetings should be regular and recurring.
- Regular — everyone knows when they are, such as the same time of the month or quarter.
- Recurring — there is a schedule to follow. Teams can then meet between the full board quarterly meetings.
Teams can meet monthly or bimonthly for follow-up and planning. These meetings are facilitated by the team leader and staff.
Example
Agenda:
- Welcome/Prayer – Name
- Devotion – Scripture Verses, Person
- Ministry Report – Staff
- Team Prayer – All
- Board Team Discussion – All › Financial Advancement – Name › Board Advancement – Name
- Dismiss
Upcoming Board Gatherings:
- E3 Discipleship Training - Date, Place
- 1st Quarter Board Meeting – Date, Time, Place
- Golf Tournament – Date, Time, Plac