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Are you navigating the transition from a founder-led church to a more sustainable governance model? In this episode, Tim and Holly break down the seven essential shifts every church board must make when moving from founder-led to governing board structures.

Drawing from real client experiences and decades of church consulting, they explore:

• How founder boards differ from governing boards and why both serve important purposes
• The shift from loyalty to the founder to loyalty to the mission
• Moving from operational involvement to strategic governance
• Implementing formal evaluation processes and succession planning
• Creating covenant-driven unity that outlasts any single leader

Whether you're a founding pastor preparing for succession, a church board member, or a senior leader thinking about long-term sustainability, this episode offers practical insights for building governance structures that will serve your church for generations to come.

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