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What is the best leadership structure for my church?

Christian charities, and churches in particular, have an added leadership dynamic, as leadership teams grapple to work out spiritual direction within a governance framework. This paper - part of a series on trustees - explores which different leadership structures are commonly used by churches and how different leadership priorities can be blended together.

Topics covered:

  • In UK churches, are spiritual leaders and trustees the same thing?
  • How to set the right spiritual direction in your church
  • What is the right leadership structure for my church?
  • What is the case for a separated leadership team structure?
  • What are the main issues facing a separated leadership team?
  • Case study - an example for a separated leadership team structure

Updated August 2024

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