The Minister's MBA: Essential Business Tools for Maximum Ministry Success [Paperback]

George Babbes (Author), Michael Zigarelli (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

Pastors are among the most educated people at work today, but their training is naturally more attuned to matters of the spirit than matters of business. The Minister’s MBA gives ministry leaders more confidence and ability to manage and grow their churches and organizations. The book will also make them more conversant with the businessmen and women who serve on their various boards and committees. Easy-to-follow sections include "The Admissions Exam: Test Your MBA-Q," "Core Curriculum, "Electives," and "Graduation Day."

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About the Author

Michael Zigarelli is an associate professor of management at Charleston Southern University and former dean of the Regent University School of Business. He holds degrees from Rutgers (Ph.D.), Cornell (M.A.), and Lafayette College (B.A.). His research in management, practical theology, law, and ethics has appeared in numerous scholarly journals, and he has authored ten books including The Minster's MBA, Influencing Like Jesus, Management by Proverbs, and Cultivating Christian Character. Dr. Zigarelli lives with his wife and four children in South Carolina.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Holman Reference (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805443932
• ISBN-13: 978-0805443936
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #268,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every good idea eventually boils down to hard work, January 23, 2007

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Erwin McManus said, "There comes a time when you have to stop being full of potential and be potent."
In my experience (I'm pretty young - 38) but I've noticed that stuff just doesn't happen. Annointing, you must have. Submission to his leading - what else? Prayer - much prayer - without a doubt. But pencil to paper. A lot of talking with your voluntter staff. Dreaming. Critical thinking. Arguing. Sacrificing and driving for a mission. Living for people beyond your generation ...
The Minister's MBA has been an awesome catalyst for spiritual growth of a different kind for me.
IF you are more vision than manager; IF you are great in ideas, but short on practicality; IF you need a "legend" for the map ... get this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Skeptical At First, October 8, 2009

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I was skeptical of this book at first. I have always been concerned about movements that try to make church too business-like. But the reality is that organizational principles used by a church, a para-church, a non-profit, or a corporation are not "secular" principles, but wisdom principles hardwired into the creation by an intelligent, caring and purposeful Creator. I rarely write in books, because I don't like ruining it for subsequent readers. However from the first page or two of this book, I realized that this was going to be a great deal of helpful information, and I took my highlighter out and let fly! I believe more that more seminaries and Bible schools could use this book to reflect a balenced approach to ministry that integrates clear biblical principles with wise techniques that are utilized by many business and organizations as well. I look forward to going through this book again and implimenting its principles through prayer, God's grace, and the Spirit's leading.

5.0 out of 5 stars Strategic Excellence in a Book, November 27, 2006

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Drs. Babbes and Zigarelli's text is a wonderful read and an excellent source of information for strategists. It was written for ministers but the content is useful for any organization be it profit, non-profit, military, or education. The language is understandable and easy to follow. Yet, the information is substantial for any person seeking to make their organization a strategically better one. Each "semester" build on the other so the reader can master the strategic points all the way to "graduation." This is truly a worthwhile read.