By J. lee grady, editor of Charisma
The American church knows how to design functional buildings, develop sophisticated programs, utilize technology and preach to the proverbial choir. But we have forgotten the fundamental task of soul-winning—and as a result churches are closing at a record rate and more and more young people are leaving the faith.
Faith-based nonprofit organizations need to make sure they share power within their organizations and are members of outside accountability groups to ensure they maintain the trust of donors as they move forward in future fundraising efforts, Douglas Shaw, chairman and chief executive officer of Douglas Shaw & Associates Inc., advised here today.
Innovative, inspiring, a true leader and administrator; a highly respected visionary, a family man, a dynamic and forthright preacher and teacher; a man of integrity, and a champion of hope and dignity are all adjectives that describe Rev. Dr. Goodwin C. Smith – a visionary man of God.
