Management Essentials for Christian Ministries

by Anthony, Michael; Estep, James R.

• ISBN13: 9780805431230
• ISBN10: 0805431233
• Edition: IL Edition
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-03-01
• Publisher: BROADMAN & HOLMAN PUBLISHERS

Summary

Management Essentials for Christian Ministriesis a thorough examination of management principles for Christian ministries including churches, denominations, and parachurch organizations. Contributors represent a diverse denominational cross section. Study of management principles is required coursework for seminary students today.Management Essentials for Christian Ministriesrepresents a thorough treatment of all issues regarding church administration and functions and provides a theological grounding for organizational approaches to church management.

Author Biography

Michael J. Anthony is professor of Christian Education at Biola University/Talbot School of Theology and has served as a visiting professor of Christian Education at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received his Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate School and has authored several books on Christian education. He resides in Irvine, California.

James Estep, Jr. serves as professor of Christian Education and director of academic assessment and faculty development as well as associate dean of the Christian Ministries Field for Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. He earned his Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He resides with his family in Lincoln, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Contributors	ix
Introduction	1	(8)
Part 1: Integration	9	(44)
Biblical Perspectives of Christian Management	13	(22)
A Theology of Administration	35	(18)
Part 2: Planning	53	(102)
Building Mission and Vision	59	(17)
Developing Goals and Objectives	76	(11)
Developing a Strategic Ministry Plan	87	(14)
Policies and Procedures as Planning Tools	101	(14)
Preparing and Reading a Budget	115	(18)
Ministry by Objectives	133	(22)
Part 3: Organizing	155	(85)
Organizational Structures	158	(16)
Preparing Job Descriptions	174	(16)
Conducting Effective Meetings	190	(11)
Ministry Leaders as Change Agents	201	(21)
Decision Making and Communication within the Organization	222	(18)
Part 4: Staffing	240	(53)
Recruiting and Screening Volunteers	244	(14)
Developing Staff Members	258	(16)
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Ministry	274	(19)
Part 5: Directing	293	(90)
Developing Leaders	297	(16)
Mentoring in Ministry	313	(20)
Transforming Groups into Teams	333	(16)
Leadership Strategies	349	(16)
Working with Boards and Committees	365	(18)
Part 6: Evaluating	383	(44)
Conducting Performance Reviews	387	(24)
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Programs	411	(16)
Notes	427	(24)
Index	451