The following is a description of how a board should operate in a Christian non-profit organization, and provides a good framework to evaluate the operation of the Soul Survivor Outdoor board:

Board directors are trustees who act on behalf of Soul Survivor Outdoor constituents, including chapter leaders, donors, contestants and staff. The board of directors has the direct responsibility for fulfillment of the organization’s mission and the legal accountability for its operations. As a group they are in charge of helping to establish a clear organizational mission, form the strategic plan, oversee and evaluate the plan’s success ensuring financial solvency of the organization. In addition they shall hire a competent executive director and provide adequate supervision and support to that individual.

Board members accomplish their functions through regular meetings and by establishing a committee structure that is appropriate to the size of the organization and the board. Ideally this is a group process that generates and uses the best thinking of its members.