Table of Contents
Preface ix
Introduction David S. Dockery 1
1 A Biblical Model of Leadership Robert B. Sloan 8
2 Christian Leadership and the Identity and Mission of an Organization David J. Gyertson 24
3 Leadership, Vision, and Strategic Planning Bob R. Agee 46
4 Governance and Board Relations Robert Andringa 65
5 Managing the Organization R. Judson Carlberg 86
6 Financial Oversight and Budget Planning Jon Wallace 104
7 Development, Campaigns, and Building Projects Evans P. Whitaker 118
8 Institutions, Organizations, and Foundation Relations Alvin O. Austin 138
9 Leadership, Organizations, and External Relations Carl Zylstra 157
10 Relationships with Multiple and Various Constituencies James Edwards 172
11 Selecting and Building Leadership Teams Thom S. Rainer 191
12 From Peer to Manager Carla Sanderson 210
13 Employee Relations in a Grace-Filled Community Philip W. Eaton 231
14 Engaging the Culture Barry H. Corey 248
15 Crisis Management Kimberly Thornbury 266
16 The Leader as Mentor and Pastor Randall O'Brien 287
17 Leadership for a Global World Charles A. Fowler 308
18 Leadership Transitions and the Search Process Tommy Thomas 320
Some Closing Thoughts David S. Dockery 341
Name Index 348
Scripture Index 351