Resource Chapter: Ch. 1: Organized Religion

Who ultimately owns a congregation — members, denomination, God, or the broader public — and what the answer means for board accountability and decision-making.

Makes the case for why leaders should care about governance — it is not bureaucracy but a way of enabling ministry and mission. An introduction to the G&M framework.

Explains the governance and legal implications of nonprofit status — no owners, accountable to a public mission. Helps board members understand their fiduciary responsibilities.