Synopsis: Christian Coalition experienced a meteoric rise in
American politics in the 1990s only to see its profile and impact
vanish into embarrassing irrelevancy at the end of the decade,
leaving many to ask, "Whatever happened to the Christian
Coalition?" Joel Vaughan offers a behind-the-scenes look at the
Christian Coalition, once the pre-eminent, conservative grassroots
political organization in America. Working closely with founder Pat
Robertson, President Don Hodel, and wunderkind Executive Director
Ralph Reed, the author reveals in a captivating manner the factors
that caused the rapid growth of this astonishingly successful
organization, and the internal strife that led to its tragic and
rapid decline. Containing useful insights for leaders about
organizational dynamics and grassroots movements of any kind, The
Rise and Fall of the Christian Coalition shows how people of faith
can become more effective at making their voice heard in local,
state, and national elections, as well as many obstacles and
ambitions to avoid. Gilbert and Sullivan wrote a song about a young
man who went to work for the British Admiralty and "polished up the
handles so carefully" that he became ruler of Queen Victoria's
Navy. Joel Vaughan rose from volunteer to Deputy Field Director
and, ultimately, to the dual positions of Assistant to the
President and Director of Administration. He brings an insider's
intimate knowledge of the explosive growth and the ultimate crisis
in leadership of Christian Coalition. Full of behind-the-scenes
anecdotes and revelations, this book is a "must read" for every
person interested in American politics who wants a better idea of
the pro-family movement and its foremost organization, as well as
those interested in the Do's and Don'ts of running a nonprofit
organization. Endorsements: "The Christian Coalition's significant
influence on American politics as the last century moved towards
its close is indisputable. Joel Vaughan was blessed to have played
an integral role in the Coalition's growth and had a front row seat
to the motives, aspirations, and weaknesses of its leaders. In a
thorough and entertaining manner, Vaughan's The Rise and Fall of
the Christian Coalition captures the essence of the Coalition, its
leaders, and the political environment in which the group rose to
prominence, as well as how it ultimately dwindled into
insignificance. All students of political history and social
movements will benefit from Vaughan's fair-minded recounting of
this unique period of our history when Christians were able to mold
the political landscape in a manner few would have ever believed
possible. And those who witnessed this remarkable organization's
dramatic evolution will find Vaughan's 'behind the scenes' insights
to be both illuminating and engaging." -Rusty Leonard, CFA, Founder
and CEO of MinistryWatch.com "Joel Vaughan relies on neither gossip
nor guesswork in this compelling book. His is an insider's account;
ten years at the Christian Coalition and an easy writing style
provide the reader with a ringside seat to one of the most
controversial--and consequential-periods in modern American
political history." -Kellyanne Conway, President and CEO, the
polling company, inc./WomanTrend Author Bio: Joel D. Vaughan is
Assistant to the President of a multi-national, pro-family
Christian ministry. He served with the Christian Coalition from
1989 to 1999 in positions ranging from volunteer, to Deputy
National Field Director, to Director of Administration, and
Assistant to the President. He has been Vice President of a
political advertising firm, and has served in political campaigns
and organizations. He holds a bachelors degree in economics and
business, and a masters degree in biblical studies. He and his
wife, Kellie, reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado, along with
their kitty, Virginia.
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