'Stewards of a Sacred Trust' from National Financial Accountability Organization Shows Boards How to Select, Nurture New CEOs
Contact: Ty Mays, 770-256-8710, tmays@inchristcommunications.com
WINCHESTER, Va., Nov. 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Christian organizations will soon see a time of change and challenges as younger leaders replace retiring baby boomer CEOs. How boards handle the selection, transition and development of new executives will determine the future success of these faith-based ministries, according to a new book by ECFA press.
Author David McKenna, a board veteran and former top executive, has given careful thought to the principles and practices that ensure a successful relationship between a faith-based organization's board and its CEO. That relationship, McKenna writes, must be built on a sacred trust sealed by God's spirit.
"Stewards of a Sacred Trust: CEO Selection, Transition and Development for Boards of Christ-centered Organizations" offers practical and Bible-based advice that provides boards with the confidence and know-how to oversee the search, transition and nurturing of a chief executive.
"Board governance and CEO training are vital to the future health of Christ-centered organizations," said Dan Busby, ECFA president. "It is a privilege for ECFA to offer this book, which draws on the rich experience, knowledge and spiritual insight of David McKenna."
For more than three decades, McKenna has served as president of three Christian institutions of higher learning, board chair of two Christian universities, founding chair of the Christian College Consortium and trustee or director of several Christian organizations. He also has helped guide Christian ministries through presidential searches, presidential assessments and board development.
Those who will benefit from "Stewards of a Sacred Trust" include:
• Parachurch boards that operate on a business model and seek leaders that integrate their mission with Christ-centered standards
• Denominational boards whose authority bears on the selection, transition and development of pastoral leadership
• Independent church boards transitioning from the influence of a founder to that of a senior pastor
"Dave McKenna has produced an exceedingly useful book to help all who seriously want to be extraordinary stewards of the sacred trust through trusteeship on a nonprofit board," said Paul Corts, president of the Council of Christian Colleges & Universities.
Robert C. Andringa, CCCU president emeritus, described McKenna's book as a "must read" for boards and CEOs going through leadership transitions.
"Stewards of a Sacred Trust" will be available for purchase Dec. 1 for $14.99 at www.ECFA.org.
ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA standards pertaining to financial accountability, fund-raising and board governance. For more information about ECFA, including information about accreditation and a listing of ECFA-accredited members, visit www.ecfa.org or call 1-800-323-9473.
To schedule an interview with author David McKenna or an executive staff member of ECFA, contact Ty Mays at 770-256-8710 or tmays@inchristcommunications.com.
