Christian Surfers: A Wipe Out or a Smooth Ride

Authors

  • Timothy A. O. Redmer Regent University
  • Michael Hartsfield Regent University

Keywords:

Christian Surfers, case study, interdenominational nonprofit ministry, declining enrollment, ministry, Financial Support

Abstract

Christian Surfers – A Wipe out or a Smooth Ride is a nonprofit decision-oriented case featuring Christian Surfers U. S. (CSUS), an interdenominational nonprofit ministry headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida. The organization may lose its lease, is facing a declining membership, and is considering an extensive new membership drive. Complicating the situation is that CSUS has been without an executive director for over a year. Chandler Brownlee, the last executive director, was also the strongest financial contributor to the organization. Earlier in the week, Chandler announced he was stepping off the board and cutting his active interaction with the organization. The organization is at a critical time in their 23-year history. Casey Cruciano, the CFO, needs to reconcile the lease situation in the next few days and determine if a massive membership promotional program should be implemented, all while funding issues are becoming a major concern and the organization lacks leadership at the top level and has questionable board of director support.

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Published

2012-09-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Cases

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