Church Administration 2nd Ed

From the Front Desk to the Back Office, A Thorough Guide to Church Organization and Administration

For churches and religious nonprofit companies, the business of business is not business--it is ministry. Still, these institutions have to make practical plans to facilitate their higher calling. Because skilled organization is needed to accomplish specific tasks, a leader must train and motivate workers in progress and effectiveness.

This second edition of Church Administration--factoring in updated education and ministry research--helps pastors and church staff members become effective and efficient leaders, managers, and administrators by striving to meet biblical admonitions for administration and ministry practice. Among the topics discussed are:

Administration Documents / Organizing the Church / Administering Personnel Resources / Financial Resources / Physical Resources / Administering Ministry Programs / The Church Office / Administering Risk Management

Writing for students as well as those already in this line of work, author Robert H. Welch promises, "If you understand the tenants of general administration and the techniques of ministerial leadership, your job will be made significantly easier."