[A_PoMo]

yeah, i second the above two posts.

it really could be a good thing cuz often times local boards aren't that smart about stuff they need to be smart about in order to make good decisions, especially smaller, less established churches. i've seen church boards where the guys had no clue about scriptural principles that apply to church leadership and purpose as well as have no business or world sense that are needed to navigate the system successfully. in that case it's wise to get the advise of people that know what they're talking about otherwise they'll make very poor decisions that will have a negative impact on the church..

and, i'd check the church constitution and by-laws to see if dismissing the local board is permissible or not; if indeed that's what has been done. if not, then i'd be pretty suspicious.