If ever there was a gap in nonprofit management it's with church ministers. Here is a group of folks who have the best of intentions with, for the most part, pure hearts, asked to do a bunch of jobs of which they are prepared for two (spiritual ministry and for many, counseling).

One area that most are least prepared for is managing -- fiscal, sustainability, operations, and governing (especially volunteer management).

Villanova has an answer with a new MBA that will award a degree in church management.

This is something every denomination should incorporate with a special attention to governance -- getting church leadership to be accountable and know how to provide fiduciary oversight.

Ah, hope is on the rise.