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The Results Are In: Should Pastors Serve on the Board?

Published 4 days ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader ,

Last week, we asked a simple—but important—question:

Should the pastor serve on the church board?

The responses were nearly split:
54% said yes​
45% said no

So… what’s the right answer?

As is often the case with church governance—it’s a bit more nuanced.

In many situations, there’s no prohibition against a pastor serving on the board. In fact, some states specifically recommend it. At the same time, there are important safeguards to consider—especially when it comes to compensation and potential conflicts of interest.

This is why understanding proper board structure, roles, and responsibilities is so critical for protecting your church.

In our upcoming webinar on April 14th, I’ll walk through:

  • When a pastor should (and shouldn’t) be on the board
  • Key governance principles every church needs to understand
  • Common mistakes that can create legal and leadership challenges

If you want clarity and confidence in how your church is governed, I’d love for you to join us.

We hope to see you in the Zoom room soon!!

Blessings!

This email is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, accounting, or tax advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. The information provided here was based on certain federal and/or state statutes and does not encompass all applicable requirements or other regulations that may exist, such as local ordinances or case law.

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