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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