Is there a healthy balance or transparency and secrecy, specifically in ministry and not-for-profits? This thought-provoking presentation will invite participants to explore dynamics of secrecy and transparency within unique cultures of ministry and not-for-profit organizations.
Presenter :
Dr. Dennis McNutt
Professor of History and Government (Emeritus)
Vanguard University of Southern California
After graduating from Vanguard University Dr. McNutt pursued doctoral studies at Claremont Graduate University. Upon graduation he was offered a position in the Central Intelligence Agency, which sparked a continuing interest in espionage and other secrecy in international politics.
This grew into an awareness of the role of secrecy in all human interactions. His research interest has been the study of information control in religious organizations—both concealment and openness. In addition to the practical effects of secrecy and transparency he is particularly interested in the justifications for secrecy advanced by leaders of Christian organizations.
Declining a career in the CIA Dr. McNutt returned to Vanguard University, where served for 39 years as professor and Associate Provost. In addition to his academic interests, he is a lifelong photographer, inventor and aspiring musician.