These ministry tools are available through Northwest Baptist Seminary to assist you in reaching ministry potential for the glory of God. It is hoped that you will find these materials valuable as you minister effectively in your church. "Northwest Baptist Seminary does not necessarily endorse any specific position that a particular publication or video presents." Materials can be both reserved and returned through:
Northwest Baptist Seminary
7600 Glover Road Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1
604 888-7592 or email nbs@twu.ca
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Strategic Planning |
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| Barry, Bryan | Strategic Planning Workbook for Nonprofit OrganizationsLast printing July 2005; 129 pages |
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Theology of Church Governance and/or Leadership |
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| Board Source | The Source – Twelve Principles of Governance That Power Exceptional BoardsPrinted June 2005; 26 pages |
| Carver, John | Boards That Make A Difference – A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations© 1997; 226 pages |
| Chair, Richard P., Ryan, William, Taylor, Barbara | Governance as Leadership – Reframing the Work of Nonprofit BoardsPrinted 2005; 182 pages |
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Financial Issues |
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| Kurtz, Daniel | Managing Conflicts of Interest – Practical Guidelines for Nonprofit BoardsPrinted June 2001; 27 pages |
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The Individual Board Member |
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| Kurtz, Daniel | Managing Conflicts of Interest – Practical Guidelines for Nonprofit BoardsPrinted June 2001; 27 pages |
| Stoesz, Edgar, Raber, Chester | Doing Good Better – How to be an Effective Board Member of a Nonprofit OrganizationRevised 1997; 138 pages |
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General Board Practices |
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| Chait, Richard P. | How To Help Your Board Govern More and Manage LessPrinted Nov. 2002; 22 pages |
| Flynn, Outi | Meet Smarter – A Guide to Better Nonprofit Board MeetingsPrinted June 2004; 78 pages |
| Ingram, Richard | Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit BoardsPrinted Nov. 2002; 30 pages |
| Robinson, Maureen | Nonprofit Boards That Work – The End of One-Size-Fits-All GovernancePrinted 2001; 159 pages |
There are also articles written by Dr. Larry Perkins exploring Church Board Issues.
Other resources for Church Boards can be found at the following links:
- Best Practices for Church Boards: Basic Edition
- Best Practices for Church Boards: Advanced Edition
- Best Practices for Church Boards: Personal Edition Workbook
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