Five reasons not to volunteer for a church board

Bob Whitesel

A 2-minute Video on Leadership Foresight by Bob Whitesel

Volunteering in a church, for example, on a church board or committee, can not only be rewarding but also an important contribution to a church.

Still, have you ever been offered a board position and felt uneasy about accepting? I've observed five warning flags that indicate it may not be helpful to join a church board or committee. Watch this short video to learn about five times when it may be best to turn down a committee opportunity.

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Bob Whitesel (D.Min., Ph.D.) is a foresight coach, professor, and award-winning author of 14 books. For over 30 years, he has guided leaders and churches to pivot and engage what’s next. He holds two earned doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary and teaches on leadership foresight, church health, and organizational change. His website is www.ChurchForesight.com.

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