Christian Management Report
February 2003 Issue (Vol. 27, No. 1)
Focus: Level 5 Accountability

"The integrity of the upright guides them." –Proverbs 11:11 The Message

In this issue… we again address accountability, this time emphasizing the personal side. Few things impact leadership more than our personal integrity. As our authors point out, it’s not a static thing. We must be constantly protecting and growing our character. But how is this done? >> Galvin, suggesting there are five levels of personal accountability, encourages us to reach for the top level by addressing five necessary conditions for real accountability to happen. >> And that's just the beginning. There’s a lot of great stuff in this issue, so happy reading, learning and growing. 

Note: Unless stated otherwise, the Bible translation used throughout is the New International Version (NIV).

MANAGEMENT FOCUS
Level 5 Accountability
Developing a Trusted Relationship
By James C. Galvin, President, Galvin & Associates

MINISTRY PROFILE
Capin Crouse LLP
Helping Christian Organizations Strengthen Their Most Significant Accountability:
The Public Trust
An interview with the management team of this national accounting firm that specializes
in the Christian nonprofit sector

PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The Heart of the Enron Scandal
Five Suggestions for Preventing Personal Failure
By Curt Swindoll, CEO
Cool Strategies 

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Employee Discipline:
An Opportunity for Growth
Maintaining Accountability Throughout the Counseling Process
By Ron Smedley, President
Synergistic Resource Associates 

BOARD GOVERNANCE
The Problem With Boards
Achieving Accountability Through Policy Goverance
By Richard M. Biery, President
The Broadbaker Group, Ltd.

MINISTRY ALIGNMENT
Structure Without Stricture
Creating a Culture of Agility and Accountability
By Brett Johnson, Founder
The Institute for Innovation, Integration & Impact, Inc. 

COACHING AS MINISTRY
Walking the 360° Accountability Line
Guidelines and Tools for Enhancing Our Performance
By Anita Schamber, Senior Associate of Global Learning Partners Team
World Vision International 

THE SERVANT LEADER
Ennoblement
Instilling a Sense of Dignity, Worth and Value in Our Staff
By David T. Yerry, Director of Administration
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 

LIVING WITH INTEGRITY
Candor: Speaking the Truth in Love
Our Role Model Is Jesus
By Rod Handley, Founder/President
Character That Counts

EMPLOYER BENEFITS
Healthcare Costs
New IRS Guidelines for Reimbursing Medical Expenses
By Dan Busby, Vice President for Member & Donor Services
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)
and John Butler, Tax Counsel, Capin Crouse, LLP

PRE-CONFERENCE SERIES, PART THREE
Courageous Leadership
The Importance of the Spiritual Gift of Leadership
By Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor
Willow Creek Community Church