Bruce L. Petersen, Edward A. Thomas, Bob Whitesel, Editors, Foundations of Church Administration: Professional Tools for Church Leadership. Beacon Hill Press, 2010.
Referenced in: Church Administration, General Manuals
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
Some administrative manuals are “how to,” while others offer healthy theologically and theoretical perspective on administrative tasks. This volume focuses on the latter, the “foundations” of church administration. It includes very insightful articles on organizational leadership, strategic planning, goals and objectives, budgeting, staffing, mentoring, team-building, servant leadership, change management, conflict, financial management, ethics, etc.
From the Publisher
Church leadership is a demanding and challenging role. There are many responsibilities involved in leading a church, which can be difficult to maneuver without the proper tools and resources.
Written with Bible-based truths and helpful insights, Foundations of Church Administration is both an exploration of those responsibilities and a practical guide to navigating through them. Each chapter is authored by a notable expert in the field who, with sound experience and effective steps, helps church leaders efficiently succeed in the many facets of their responsibilities.
In this honest exploration, church leaders will find a new perspective on church administration that will help them dig deeper and develop a long-lasting and effective practice of leading and administrating a church.
About the Editors
BRUCE L. PETERSEN spent 28 years in pastoral ministry before accepting his present position as a professor of pastoral ministry at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He received his doctor of ministry degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. In addition to training students for future ministry, he is a frequent church and conference speaker.
EDWARD A. THOMAS is associate professor of management in Mount Vernon Nazarene University s Adult and Graduate Studies programs. He is also an ordained pastor in the Church of the Nazarene and has had various assignments as both Senior and Associate Pastor in the denomination. Thomas has earned degrees from Olivet Nazarene University, Robert Morris University, and Capella University.
BOB WHITESEL is associate professor of Christian ministry and missional leadership for the seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is also a popular writer, consultant, and speaker on church management and growth. He is the author of several books, which include Preparing for Change Reaction: How to Introduce Change in Your Church. Whitesel recently earned a second doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary in postmodern outreach and church change.
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