Leadership Board MemberThe leadership board assists with the completion of launch steps 8-10 and operation of the live program by: Providing input and direction to the program director as he/she manages the day-to-day operations of the program Assisting with the 5 L's of operations: Leadership: Recruit and onboard program staff and volunteers
Location: Research, secure and prepare facility and transportation
Logistics: Coordinate details and maintain positive communications with the school Loot: Spearhead the fundraising effort, budget and manage finances
Language: Ensure all public communications are excellent and contain proper messaging
The leadership board should include: No fewer than three members and no more than nine in addition to the program director Representation from at least three different churches Representation of the entire Christian community: various ages, professions, genders, races, etc. One member responsible for each of the 5 L's: Leadership, Location, Logistics, Loot and Language. Individual board members may be responsible for more than one L.Every member is asked to: Have a mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith Actively participate in and commit to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith Complete board member role-specific training Complete a background check & Child Abuse Awareness and Mandated Reporting training once every 3 years Be diligent in executing the T-Minus Plan prior to launch Actively participate in the fundraising process Be faithful in attending scheduled meetings Commit to a minimum of one year of service Be consistent in prayer for the local program
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Leadership board members may not hold a paid position within the program while serving on the program's leadership board Every member should have a proven track record of exemplifying the two LifeWise Core Values: COMMITMENT Members have their hearts in the right place. They are motivated by their love for the Lord and are all in. They are fully supportive of the gospel-centered purposes of a local LifeWise program. COMPETENCE Members have the know-how, skills and relationships to get stuff done.*Note: Each member must provide the contact info of a local church leader in which he/she is an active participant. While we recognize that there are sometimes legitimate reasons to be "between churches," LifeWise is fundamentally a local church driven ministry and it is, therefore, important for Leadership Board members to represent local churches. Classification: Volunteer Grid Level: 1a
