Nailing Down a Board: Serving Effectively on the Not-for-Profit Board

Product Details

• Title: Nailing Down a Board: Serving Effectively on the Not-for-Profit Board
• Author: Charles C. Ryrie
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 96
• Publication Date: March 30, 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825436494
• ISBN-13: 978-0825436499

Book Overview

How can a not-for-profit board serve effectively and make a real impact?

In Nailing Down a Board, theologian and experienced board member Charles C. Ryrie offers practical wisdom and insight on how non-profit boards can maximize their effectiveness. Drawing from years of personal experience, Ryrie discusses both the opportunities and challenges that boards face, providing clear guidance for success.

This book explores:
✔ The role and responsibilities of a board and its members
✔ Common issues that can hinder a board’s effectiveness
✔ Strategies for improving board leadership and decision-making
✔ How individual members can contribute meaningfully

Whether you are currently serving on a board or considering joining one, Nailing Down a Board will help you understand the essential principles of board governance and how to serve effectively in a leadership role.

Key Features

✅ Real-World Experience – Written by an experienced board member and theologian
✅ Practical & Actionable Advice – Guidance that applies to real-life board situations
✅ Short & Insightful – A concise yet powerful resource for nonprofit boards
✅ For All Board Members – Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned leader

Who Should Read This Book?

Non-Profit Board Members – Learn how to fulfill your role effectively
Church & Ministry Leaders – Strengthen leadership within your organization
Christian & Charitable Organizations – Gain insight into board governance
Aspiring Board Members – Understand what serving on a board entails

Why You’ll Love This Book

Enhances leadership and decision-making skills
Helps board members work more effectively as a team
Written by a respected theologian and leadership expert

About the Author

Charles C. Ryrie (Ph.D., University of Edinburgh; Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) was a professor of systematic theology at Dallas Theological Seminary and a renowned biblical scholar. He is the author of numerous theological works, including the Ryrie Study Bible and the Commentario Bíblico Portavoz series. His extensive experience serving on boards gives this book a deep level of practical and spiritual insight.

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