Week Four - Anton Folz (Dated March 22nd, 09)

Week Four - Staff Report To Board Anton Folz - March 22nd, 09
For the week of Feb 5th, 09

When a staff member brings a report to a church board, there should be a defined reason and intended goal to be accomplished with having them do such. Staff are not often asked to attend such meetings, with the exception of a senior pastor who is the chair in the Wesleyan Church and within other denominations, and thus their time there should be planned with a goal in mind. Often if being asked to come, there is a possible position change or something within their particular area of ministry is being questioned about. Here are some ideas as to what a staff member might try to make the most of such an appearance before the board.
1. Be prepared and ready to give your presentation if you are asked to bring such.
2. Have your materials and information ready right at the beginning of the meeting in case you are asked to go first, which often happens, so that you can then be excused from the meeting after you have finished.
3. Get the necessary information into the hands of the board members. Often you will be asked to submit your data ahead of time so that it can be added into the folders or handouts that each member of the board receives. Along with this, make sure that the information is accurate and checked for errors. Do not allow this opportunity to become an embarrassing one.
4. Speak clearly and loudly enough for all to hear you.
5. Present the material in a way that will logically make sense and do so in as concise and time effective way.
With these suggestions and strategies is mind, a staff member will be able to make a good and hopefully a positive and productive effect in the meeting. This will give the board a sense that they have qualified people and it may provide you with the approval that you were looking for from them. Remember, it is all about presentation, and making sure that you are doing the proper prep work to make the meeting as productive and beneficial to all as possible. Do all of these in a loving Christ-like spirit and manor, and you will have the greatest opportunity for success possible.