TY  - BOOK
AU  - Anthony,Michael J.
AU  - Estep,James Riley
TI  - Management essentials for Christian ministries
SN  - 0805431233
U1  - 254 22
PY  - 2005///]
CY  - Nashville, Tenn.
PB  - Broadman & Holman Publishers
KW  - Church management
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 427-450) and index; Biblical perspectives of Christian management -- A theology of administration -- Building mission and vision -- Developing goals and objectives -- Developing a strategic ministry plan -- Policies and procedures as planning tools -- Preparing and reading a budget -- Ministry by objectives -- Organizational structures -- Preparing job descriptions -- Conducting effective meetings -- Ministry leaders as change agents -- Decision making and communication within the organization -- Recruiting and screening volunteers -- Developing staff members -- Legal and ethical considerations in ministry -- Developing leaders -- Mentoring in ministry -- Transforming groups into teams -- Leadership strategies -- Working with boards and committees -- Conducting performance reviews -- Evaluating the effectiveness of programs
N2  - Management Essentials for Christian Ministries is 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 Ministries represents a thorough treatment of all issues regarding church administration and functions and provides a theological grounding for organizational approaches to church management
ER  -