Church Administration: Creating Efficiency for Effective Ministry - Softcover

B&H Books; Robert H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1433673770 ISBN 13: 9781433673771

Publisher: B&H Books, 2011

Synopsis

For churches and religious nonprofit operations, the business of business is not business - it is ministry. Still, such institutions have to make plans. 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 helps pastors and church staff become effective and efficient leaders, managers, and administrators. Among the topics discussed are: Adminstration Documents, Organizing the Church, Administering Personnel Resources, Financial Resources, Physical Resources, and 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.'

About this title

About the Author

Robert H. Welch is dean of the School of Educational Ministries, associate dean for Ph.D. in Educational Ministries, and professor of administration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received a B.S. from East Tennessee State University, MS from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He in the Fort Worth, Texas area.

Edition details

• Publisher: B&H Books
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1433673770
• ISBN 13: 9781433673771
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 416