Five Dysfunctions of Church Boards
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The document discusses the five dysfunctions of church boards: 1) absence of trust, where members are unwilling to be vulnerable within the team; 2) fear of conflict, avoiding constructive passionate discussions; 3) lack of commitment, where members do not buy into decisions and fail to support the group; 4) avoidance of accountability, unwillingness to call out peers on poor behavior and performance; and 5) inattention to results, overlooking the achievement of collective goals. It provides questions for boards to assess these issues and gives recommendations for overcoming each dysfunction, such as using vision and values retreats, mutual ministry reviews, and emphasizing accountability.
Five Dysfunctions of Church Boards
- 1. The Five Dysfunctions of Church Boards Adapted by Thomas Wray, Bountiful Harvest Consulting www.boutifulhc.com May 12, 2009 from The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
- 2. Key Questions For Church Boards Seeking to Enhance Ministry Effectiveness Do Board members openly and honestly share their opinions? Are Board meetings productive? Does the Board come to decisions quickly and avoid getting bogged down by consensus? Do Board members confront one another with their shortcomings? Do Board members sacrifice their own interests for the good of the team?
- 3. The Five Dysfunctions Absence of Trust
- 4. Absence of TrustHow Boards Can Overcome Vision and Values Retreat www.bountifulhc.com Shared Prayer and Spiritual Formation Mutual Ministry Review Process 360-degree feedback
- 5. The Five Dysfunctions Absence of Trust Fear of Conflict
- 6. Fear of Conflict Embracing Conflict As Part of Ministry Productive conflict is healthy Harmful conflict is destructive Overcoming Conflict Recognition Other Methods Core Values Exercise Mission-Focused Perspective
- 7. The Five Dysfunctions Absence of Trust Fear of Conflict Lack of Commitment
- 8. Lack of Commitment 1. Without this members will not freely express themselves and therefore will not be genuinely convinced 2. Commitment welcomes the unfiltered expression of everyones ideas 3. Causes of lack of commitment: -Consensusall must agree? -Certaintyalready know solutions
- 9. The Five Dysfunctions Absence of Trust Fear of Conflict Lack of Commitment Avoidance of Accountability
- 10. Avoidance of Accountability Neglecting interpersonal conflict Fear of jeopardizing existing relationships Overcoming the Dysfunction Emphasize respect & individual expectations Make sure vision and values are well known by entire Board Stress overall Board progress
- 11. The Five Dysfunctions Absence of Trust Fear of Conflict Lack of Commitment Avoidance of Accountability Inattention To Results
- 12. Inattention to Results A Church Board not focused on results is: Easily distracted from its mission Stagnates/Fails to grow A Church Board that focuses on collective results: Avoids distractions Enjoys mission vitality and relevance Actively retains mission-oriented members
- 13. The Five Dysfunctions Absence of Trust Fear of Conflict Lack of Commitment Avoidance of Accountability Inattention To Results
- 14. The Five Dysfunctions of Church Boards Adapted by Thomas Wray, Bountiful Harvest Consulting www.boutifulhc.com May 12, 2009 from The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni