The Essential Relationship: Board Chair, Executive Director & Your Ministry

A good working relationship between the Board Chair and the Executive Leader is critical for a ministry’s impact. This session focuses on how these two critical players can work together for the future health of an organization. Join Board expert, Tom Okarma, for this insightful class.

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