Chapters
Ch 1 – Organized Religion
Congregations need a structure that honors their life-changing mission and supports the daily work that makes it possible. One way to do this is to keep governance and ministry distinct and connected. Governance means ensuring that the congregation serves its mission. Ministry is managing the work day-to-day.
Explains the governance and legal implications of nonprofit status.
Who ultimately owns a congregation and what the answer means for board accountability.
Makes the case for why leaders should care about governance — an introduction to the G&M framework.