Church Administration Handbook

by Powers, Bruce P.

• ISBN13: 9780805410617
• ISBN10: 0805410619
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-02-01
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

This newly revised and updated edition offers even more practical administrative guidelines, organizational hints, advice on personnel matters and much more. Together with the newly revised Christian Education Handbook, this volume provides complete basic church information and administrative guidelines.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	ix
Preface	xiii
Section One: How a Minister Relates to Organizations and People
Managing Christian Churches and Not-for-Profit Organizations	3	(18)
Robert D. Dale
Church Organization	21	(36)
Bruce P. Powers
Working with People	57	(14)
Robert D. Dale
Section Two: How a Minister Performs Administrative Responsibilities
Administering Personnel	71	(28)
William G. Caldwell
Office Administration	99	(22)
Bruce P. Powers
Financial Procedures	121	(12)
William G. Caldwell
Planning and Budgeting	133	(20)
Bob I. Johnson
Designing and Managing Facilities	153	(24)
William G. Caldwell
Planning Special Congregational Events	177	(10)
Robert D. Dale
Church Publications	187	(8)
Bruce P. Powers
Food Services	195	(10)
William G. Caldwell
Legal Matters	205	(12)
William G. Caldwell
Establishing a Mission/Starting New Work	217	(12)
Bob I. Johnson
Cooperative Relationships	229	(6)
Bruce P. Powers
Section Three: How a Minister Develops Leadership and Ministry Skills
Equipping the Saints to Serve	235	(14)
Judy J. Stamey
Staff Relationships	249	(10)
William G. Caldwell
The Minister's Personal Life	259	(18)
Robert D. Dale
Being the Pastor in a Small-Membership Church	277	(8)
Bob I. Johnson
Getting Started in a New Ministry	285	(6)
Bruce P. Powers
Finding Fulfillment in Ministry	291	(6)
Bruce P. Powers
Resources for Church Administration	297	(4)
Endnotes	301