Tonya Freeman Banks
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Leadership is leadership regardless of the type of organization in which it takes place. Trying to define the term leadership has become so complex ye
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t is so simple. The purpose of this book is to define and describe leadership using the analogy of a ship through Biblical examples and project management concepts. These Biblical examples are depicted, and explanation is given on how the ship is a symbol or representation of the Church. Practical tips are described to encourage leaders to adopt and implement to be successful in their organizations. The common theme throughout the book is salvation as shown in all Biblical examples and scripture. After reading this book one would know to allow God to be captain and planner of their life. This book also includes a workbook section where leaders can record their own personal notes and journal on leadership tips and project management concepts. Get on board! Are you ready to set sail on the ship? Dr. Tonya Banks is an Ordained Minister in the Church of God denomination and is an Assistant Pastor at Victory Praise Church of God, Washington DC. Dr. Tonya Banks has been serving in ministry for 25 years. She has an PhD degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Ecclesial Leadership from Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. She has a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems, University of Maryland, University College, College Park, MD, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, St. Augustine's University, Raleigh, NC. She also received Biblical training from Ebenezer Bible Institute, Riverdale, MD and Ministerial Internship Training from DELMARVA DC Church of God, Columbia, MD. Dr. Tonya Banks has worked 28 years for the government and has served in many leadership roles, have led numerous projects, and have supervised and managed several staff through the years. Dr. Tonya Banks is also President/CEO of Organizational Diagnosis & Solutions, Inc., established in 2015. Dr. Tonya Banks is a published author. Her published works also include: Banks, Tonya. "Controlling Ones Tongue in Leadership: A Socio Rhetorical Inner Textual Analysis of James 3:1-12 and Quantitative Analysis Pilot Study," Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership 4, no. 1(2012): 87 - 133. Banks, Tonya. "The Effects of Leader Speech and Leader Motivating Language on Employee Self-Esteem." PhD diss., Regent University. School of Business & Leadership, 2014. ProQuest (AAT 3632011). Banks, Tonya. "The Role of the Ecclesial Leaders in Shaping the Future Church," Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership 5, no. 1(2013): 82 - 93. Banks, Tonya. "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Transformational & Charismatic Leader," Southern Christian Leadership Conference National Magazine, Winter edition (2010). Banks, Tonya. "The Link Between Theological Emphasis and the Organizational Structure of Faith Communities within an Ecclesial Context: The Church," Theooze Web Magazine. You can contact the author at [email protected] or [email protected]. Please visit www.odsolutionsleadership.com.
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