If you are one of the millions who regularly attend religious services, you are undoubtedly aware of the profound effect your church, synagogue, mosque or temple has on your life. Your religious congregation is likely to be involved in celebratory occasions such as births, marriages and religious holidays, as well as in times of misfortune, illness or the death of a loved one. Therefore, it is important, to have input into the major decisions that your congregation makes. And it is even more essential to know your duties, responsibilities and options if you are even peripherally involved in its management. HOW TO MANAGE AN EFFECTIVE RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION will teach you: · How your religious leader is hired, evaluated and, if necessary, let go · How you can offer suggestions to your priest, minister, rabbi or imam · Whether your religious organisation is financially stable and what type of fundraising is needed · How the governing body of lay leaders of your congregation can be more effective