Building Effective Boards for Religious Organizations: A Handbook for Trustees, Presidents, and Church Leaders
Thomas P. Holland
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Description for Building Effective Boards for Religious Organizations: A Handbook for Trustees, Presidents, and Church Leaders
Paperback. Through their admirable energy, dedication, and leadership, religious board members sustain our world's most invaluable organizations. This in--depth handbook offers essential insights from respected veterans of religious and nonprofit work on governing an organization with a religious mission. Editor(s): Holland, Thomas J.; Hester, David C. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCX4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 430.
Through their admirable energy, dedication, and leadership, religious board members sustain our world's most invaluable organizations. This in-depth handbook offers essential insights from respected veterans of religious and nonprofit work on governing an organization with a religious mission. Drawing on years of research, consulting, and hands-on religious nonprofit work, the authors show how board members can clearly define their roles and mission, transform hierarchical structures into models of collaborative leadership, and organize for greater impact.
From congregations and seminaries to soup kitchens, hospital chains, and social service agencies, Building Effective Boards for Religious ... Read more
Through their admirable energy, dedication, and leadership, religious board members sustain our world's most invaluable organizations. This in-depth handbook offers essential insights from respected veterans of religious and nonprofit work on governing an organization with a religious mission. Drawing on years of research, consulting, and hands-on religious nonprofit work, the authors show how board members can clearly define their roles and mission, transform hierarchical structures into models of collaborative leadership, and organize for greater impact.
From congregations and seminaries to soup kitchens, hospital chains, and social service agencies, Building Effective Boards for Religious ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780787945633
SKU
V9780787945633
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Thomas P. Holland
THOMAS P. HOLLAND, Ph.D., is a professor and director of the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations, University of Georgia School of Social Work. He has done extensive research and consulting on strengthening board effectiveness and is the author of many books, including Improving Board Effectiveness (1997). DAVID C. HESTER, Ph.D., is professor of Christian education at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Along ... Read more
Reviews for Building Effective Boards for Religious Organizations: A Handbook for Trustees, Presidents, and Church Leaders
"This book is truly masterful. It matches our situation so well it is uncanny. The book will act as the sailor's basic navigation tools for nonprofit managers and trustees. It is very learning-community oriented and has high value for everyone."
William Andersen, executive director, The Episcopal Church Foundation "Should be on the desk in every religious organization. ... Read more
William Andersen, executive director, The Episcopal Church Foundation "Should be on the desk in every religious organization. ... Read more