{"product_id":"building-effective-boards-for-religious-organizations-9780787945633","title":"Building Effective Boards for Religious","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e From congregations and seminaries to soup kitchens, hospital chains, and social service agencies, Building Effective Boards for Religious Organizations examines both the nature and nurture of religious boards. Interfaith in scope and brimming with real-life examples, it skillfully demonstrates how a religious board can escape common problems, and how understanding the full depth of the organization''s miss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Should be on the desk in every religious organization. Holland and Hester guide the reader through governance basics, from purpose to planning, with faithful attention to the special role of shared leadership.\" --Pat Murrell, professor, University of Memphis\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book is an excellent resource for boards of religious organizations. Each essay contains at least one model on which to reflect or a tool with which to strengthen a board.\" --Margaret M. Healy, president, Rosemont College \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"If you want to improve the governance of religious organizations, read this book. The assembled experts provide a roadmap for how a board can add value to the organization it serves.\" --Eugene R. Smoley, Jr., senior fellow, The Cheswick Center\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This ought to be required reading for any member of a religious board and those who serve with them.\" --John M. Mulder, president, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A rare opportunity to encounter the experience of the most respected leaders in the governance of theological education. Presidents should not miss it.\" --Ansley Coe Throckmorton, president, Bangor Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PRACTICING FAITHFUL GOVERNANCE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stewards of Hope: The Work of Trustees (M. Warford).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Duties and Responsibilities of Boards of Religious Organizations (T. Holland).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Religious Mission of the Board (W. Sachs).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Practicing Governance in the Light of Faith (D. Hester).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e IMPROVING THE BOARD'S PERFORMANCE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Developing a More Effective Board (T. Holland).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beyond Hierarchies: Transforming Power and Leadership (T. Savage).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Boundary Spanning: Building Bridges Between an Organization and Its Environment (C. Klein).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Merger Challenge: Building a Cohesive Culture (D. Nygren, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Board's Role in Shaping Strategy (R. Chait).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Providing Meaningful Information for Governance (L. Butler).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Turning Toward the Future.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405032792407,"sku":"9780787945633","price":25.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787945633.jpg?v=1730488430","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/building-effective-boards-for-religious-organizations-9780787945633","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}