<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In this episode of the Thriving Church Leadership podcast, host Joe Johnson interviews Brian Walker, president of the Grace Gospel Fellowship, to discuss the relationship between pastors and church boards. The conversation explores various board structures, their impact on pastor-board relationships, and strategies for building trust and effective communication.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;00:00 - Church Ministry Collaboration: Pastors and Boards Uniting&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;11:27 - Building Trust&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;15:04 - Gracious Interpretation is Essential Between Pastors and Boards&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;21:07 - Encouragement and Appreciation in Church Teamwork&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;24:42 - Trust is Complex, But Critical&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;36:33 - Respect for Passionate Pastors and Board Members&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of the Thriving Church Leadership podcast, host Joe Johnson interviews Brian Walker, president of the Grace Gospel Fellowship, to discuss the relationship between pastors and church boards. The conversation explores various board structures, their impact on pastor-board relationships, and strategies for building trust and effective communication.
 
00:00 - Church Ministry Collaboration: Pastors and Boards Uniting
11:27 - Building Trust
15:04 - Gracious Interpretation is Essential Between Pastors and Boards
21:07 - Encouragement and Appreciation in Church Teamwork
24:42 - Trust is Complex, But Critical
36:33 - Respect for Passionate Pastors and Board Members

Thriving Church Leadership

Ep 22: Bridging The Gap - Pastors and Church Boards Working Together

Ep 22: Bridging The Gap - Pastors and Church Boards Working Together

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