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Choosing a Board Model
Pros of Choosing the 'Church'
Model
over the Independent Board Model
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Church (pros) |
Independent (cons) |
| Facility |
Usually held at the church |
Must find a suitable location |
| Funds |
Usually part of church programming |
Must Rely on Fundraising |
| Volunteers |
Staff/Volunteers from church |
All helpers must be recruited |
| Insurance |
May be able to expand church’s coverage |
Must apply for new policy |
Pros of Choosing the 'Independent Board'
Model over the Church Model
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Independent (pros) |
Church (cons) |
| Multi-Denominations |
Easily encompass multiple churches |
Difficult to recruit churches |
| Funds |
Multiple sources creates diversity and stability |
May rely entirely on one church sponsor |
| Volunteers |
Wider potential pool of volunteers |
Limited pool of staff/volunteers |
| Longevity |
Very stable core group of leaders |
Can lose momentum during staff turnover at a church |
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