When the Bottom Line Is Faithfulness: Management of Christian Service Organizations

Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies

by Thomas H. Jeavons

"This book contains invaluable reflections for managers of all types of Christian organizations." ―Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly "The book is most helpful in its analysis of Christian service organizations and its suggestions for their management." ―Mennonite Quarterly Review "... this thoughtful and engaging book makes a major contribution to the study of the nonprofit sector and helps tackle the void that exists in the analysis of religious service organizations." ―Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly This book provides the principles that can help religious service organizations foster good management and achieve their foundational goals.

260 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1994

About the author

Thomas was a leader of nonprofit and religious organizations and a scholar of philanthropic and nonprofit studies. He worked for the Religious Society of Friends as well as several universities. He retired from IUPUI as the director of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA). Thomas served on many nonprofit boards but cherished his work as a trustee for the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund.

Reviews

[Craig Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent for managers and directors of non-for-profits.