Recommendation: read this book
An “unreview” of Building Effective Boards for Religious Organizations.
New dimensions, caveats, seminary roles
Charles Foster reflects on the ramification of distance learning. Dorcas Gordon offers some cautionary words about potential pitfalls of such programs. C. Douglas Jay comments on the importance of a recent Auburn Center report.
Viewing leadership through another's eyes
Robert Greenleaf-the man who started a revolution
The late Robert K. Greenleaf’s disarming reflections had much to say about leadership in theological education and the impact that leadership might have on the public good. This essay, excerpted from Malcolm Warford’s forthcoming Becoming a New Church: Reflections on Faith and Calling, and the accompanying excerpt from Greenleaf himself offer a brief introduction to Greenleaf’s thought, which continues to burn bright.
Legal decisions lead to funding cutbacks
Abuse suits may create financial hardships
The courts in Canada and the U.S. rule on cases of sexual abuse and harassment. Bishop Steven Charleston calls for a denunciation of violence against homosexuals. fire damages Pontifical College Josephinum. Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Evangelicals for Social Action work toward partnership. One president resigns and several new ones begin their terms.
Coping, caring, carrying on a good work
Eight views from the head of the table
The people who serve as chairs for boards of trustees or their equivalent come from a diversity of professions, with differing perspectives, goals, and previous board service. We’ve asked eight current chairs to share their experiences and accrued wisdom. Their comments may reflect your own situation or give you pause if you are considering stepping into the chair’s shoes at your institution.
Black leadership
A review of African-American Leadership
Title: African-American Leadership
Authors: Ronald W. Walters and Robert C. Smith
Publisher: SUNY Press
Leading with stories
A review of Leading Minds: An Anatomy of Leadership
Title: Leading Minds: An Anatomy of Leadership
Author: Howard Gardner
Publisher: Basic Books
Smart thinking
A review of Smart Thinking for Crazy Times: The Art of Solving the Right Problems
Title: Smart Thinking for Crazy Times: The Art of Solving the Right Problems
Author: Ian Mitroff
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler
Guiding lights
A review of The Leadership Moment: Nine True Stories of Triumph and Disaster and Their Lessons for Us All
Title: The Leadership Moment: Nine True Stories of Triumph and Disaster and Their Lessons for Us All
Author: Michael Useem
Publisher: Random House
Winning strategies
A review of Winning ‘Em Over: A New Model for Managing in the Age of Persuasion
Title: Winning ‘Em Over: A New Model for Managing in the Age of Persuasion
Author: Jay Conger
Publisher: Simon and Shuster

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Focal point 1 Articles
Forum 1 Articles
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