Church Administration: Creating Efficiency for Effective Ministry [Hardcover]

Robert H. Welch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2005

For churches and religious nonprofits, the business of business is not business - it is ministry. However, these organizations still have to plan. Because organization is needed to accomplish specific tasks, leadership must train and motivate workers for progress and effectiveness. Church Administration will assist pastors and church administrators in becoming effective and efficient leaders, managers, and administrators.

Twelve chapters deal with the following vital areas:

1. An Introduction to Administration
2. Basics for Administration
3. Documents for Administration
4. Organizing the Church
5. Administering Personnel Resources
6. Administering Financial Resources
7. Administering Physical Resources
8. Administering the Office
9. Administering Risk Management
10. Administering Planning Activities
11. Administering Program Ministries
12. Administering Support Activities

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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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: B&H Academic (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805431640
• ISBN-13: 978-0805431643
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ecclesia Consulting Group, February 1, 2007

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Dwight D. Smith "Ecclesia Consulting Group" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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Dr. Welch has done a great job of providing a sound overview on the principles of church administration. After having read the book, I would strongly recommend it as a textbook for pastors and church administrators attending or having completed seminary. Be advised, this isn't light reading, but is a must read for church leaders who seek to purposefully and excellently fulfil their biblical purpose.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of information, January 28, 2008

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Chris M. New - See all my reviews
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I purchased this book for a college class, and I have enjoyed reading it greatly. It is loaded with practical and theorectical information, and yet is easy to read and comprehend. I recommend this book for anyone looking for information on church adminstration.

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5.0 out of 5 stars must read, July 17, 2011

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This review is from: Church Administration: Creating Efficiency for Effective Ministry (Hardcover)

This should be a required reading for every church member. It is one of the most interesting book that I have read . The course should be a required or you don't get out of college course for all people going to Divinity school.