Leverage

Leverage Using a smaller investment to gain a greater return is “leverage.” A local association is in a position to leverage the work of churches, whether small or large, for a greater impact. Suppose a church in the suburbs believes the Lord is calling it to minister...

The Strategic Importance of Associations

Dallas, like most major cities in the United States, is growing dramatically in population, diversity, and lostness. Our city is a rapidly changing mission field, with people from all over the world residing here. Stanley McChrystal wrote in his book, Team of Teams,...

What is the Executive Board?

The Executive Board is a decision-making body of the association. Each cooperating church of DBA has two members on the Executive Board: the pastor and one other member designated by the church. The Executive Board meets to discuss and vote on the business of the...