After publishing the free 24-page booklet in April, CMA has distributed (in direct response to requests) over 5000 print copies of the booklet, and thousands more electronic copies. Local, state and national bodies have already reported to CMA that they are using the 16 Principles as the basis for board development, evaluation and training, with pleasing results.
As a result, CMA has designed full-day training sessions, including ten electives, multiple speakers, plenary panels, a Board Chair Dialogue and networking lunch, to provide professional development for the board members of Christian churches, schools and ministries. Full events are scheduled in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, with shorter events in Perth and Adelaide.
CMA National Director Gary Williams states that, "While ministries are expressing to us gratitude for defining these standards, they have been asking for more detail about how to address the standards. These Board Training Days will cover many of those queries, and help boards to move up a notch in the important task of stewarding the organisations of which they are trustees'.
For more information, visit: www.cma.net.au