Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration

Description

This substantial resource offers pastors and church leaders practical insight into the daily issues of running a church. Conceived and compiled by the editors of Leadership journal, this book covers the full spectrum of ministry practice. Readers will learn about perennial topics such as time management, negotiating the terms of a call, handling crisis and conflict, hiring and managing staff, conducting special fund drives, spending church money, and dealing with tax and law considerations.This revised and expanded edition of a proven ministry resource contains new contributions from prominent ministry leaders. Contributors include Leith Anderson, Rick Warren, Brian McLaren, Luis Palau, John Ortberg, Aubrey Malphurs, and many others.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 01 janvier 2008
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441200914
• Langue: English

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© 2007 by Christianity Today, Inc.
Published by Baker Books
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Ebook edition created 2013
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ISBN 978-1-4412-0091-4
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture is taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Scripture marked GNT is taken from the Good News Translation Second Edition Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by permission.
Scripture marked KJV is taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
Scripture marked TLB is taken from The Living Bible, copyright © 1971. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
The section “Insurance” in chapter 30 is adapted, with permission, from Business Management in the Local Church (Moody) by David Pollock. © 1996 by David R. Pollock.
To my daughter,
Mary Milam Berkley,
who loves to organize things
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Introduction
Contributors
Writers
Part I: Personal Management
Introduction
1. The Purpose of Personal Management
Darrell W. Johnson
A Private and a Public Person Greg E. Asimakoupoulos
Forms of Accountability Paul A. Cedar
A Healthy Ministry Rick Warren
2. The Call to Ministry
Ben Patterson
Biblical Requirements of Leaders Darrell W. Johnson
Ordination Darrell W. Johnson
Professional Development and Career Tracks Greg Ogden
Ambition and Contentment James D. Berkley
3. Our Responsibility to God
James Earl Massey
Personal Devotions John C. Ortberg Jr .
Personal Prayer Mark R. Littleton
Personal Morality Richard Showalter
Personal Ethics Joe E. Trull
4. Responsibility to the Ministry
Douglas D. Webster
Responsibility to the Larger Church Greg E. Asimakoupoulos
Community and Civic Responsibilities Greg E. Asimakoupoulos
Continuing Education James D. Berkley
Sabbaticals Victor D. Pentz
5. Responsibility to Family Members
Marshall Shelley
Children of Pastors Marshall Shelley
Ministry’s Effect on Marriage Louis McBurney
A Spouse’s Choice of Role Ruth Senter
Clergy Divorce Louis McBurney
6. Responsibility to Self
Bill Hybels
Stress and Mental Health Archibald D. Hart
Vacations and Time Off Kevin A. Miller
Handling Disappointments Knute Larson
Addictions H. Gordon Weekley
7. Time Management
Peter F. Drucker
Accessibility versus Productivity Philip M. Van Auken
How to Manage Time-saving Technology Nick B. Nicholaou
8. Personal Finances
Daniel D. Busby
Pastoral Stewardship Douglas J. Brouwer
Gifts and Privileges Richard R. Hammar
Housing Options Grace S. Nicholaou
Clergy Taxes James D. Berkley
Tentmaking Ministries and Business Ventures Gary Gulbranson
Pension and Retirement Planning John M. W. Moorlach
Part II: Transitions
Introduction
9. The Meaning of Church Vocation
Bruce L. Shelley
When to Move Calvin C. Ratz
Retirement Edward B. Bratcher
Termination Robert G. Kemper
10. The Search Process
Douglas J. Rumford
Preparing a Résumé Douglas J. Rumford
Candidating and Interviewing Douglas G. Scott
11. Negotiating the Terms of a Call
Edward B. Bratcher
12. Making the Move
Douglas G. Scott
Concluding a Ministry Robert G. Kemper
Beginning a New Ministry Robert G. Kemper
Adapting to a New Congregation Kenneth Quick
Relating with a Previous Pastor Robert G. Kemper
Relating to a Former Parish Donald L. Bubna
Part III: Leadership
Introduction
13. The Meaning of Leadership
Kenneth O. Gangel
Servant Leadership Greg Ogden
Leading versus Enabling C. Peter Wagner
The Role of an Associate Pastor Greg Ogden
Setting the Vision Leith Anderson
Communicating the Vision Aubrey Malphurs
Maintaining the Vision Aubrey Malphurs
14. The Responsibilities of Leadership
Fred Smith Sr .
Setting Up Safeguards Archibald D. Hart
Handling Success Knute Larson
Handling Mistakes Stuart Briscoe
15. Leading Christians
Jack W. Hayford
Understanding Personality Types Aubrey Malphurs
Motivating People Roger Thompson
Building a Team Roger Razzari Elrod
Sharing and Delegating Responsibilities Roger Razzari Elrod
16. Crisis and Conflict
William H. Willimon
Change Management Larry W. Osborne
Handling Expectations James A. Davey with Warren Bird
Mediation and Arbitration Chip Zimmer
Pastor-Centered Conflict James D. Berkley
Theological Rifts Terry C. Muck
Natives versus Newcomers James D. Berkley
Emergent Church Tension Brian McLaren
Emerging Confusion Charles Colson with Anne Morse
Part IV: Paid-Staff Supervision
Introduction
17. The Meaning of Supervision
Sharon G. Johnson
Staff Organization Leith Anderson
Authority and Responsibility K. Wayne Day
Staff Relationships and Communication Sylvia Nash
Personnel Policies Julie L. Bloss
Male-Female Staff Dynamics Nancy D. Becker
18. Hiring Support Staff
Sylvia Nash
Job Descriptions Julie L. Bloss
Determining Salary Packages Wayne A. Pohl
19. Calling Ministerial and Program Staff
Calvin C. Ratz
The Search Committee Ben Patterson
Interviewing Candidates Calvin C. Ratz
Candidating and Voting Ben Patterson
Listing the Terms of a Call James D. Berkley
Determining Salary Packages James D. Berkley
20. Managing Staff
Don Cousins
Training New Workers Sylvia Nash
Assessing and Improving Effectiveness Larry W. Osborne
Salary Reviews Sylvia Nash
Mediating Disputes Wayne Jacobsen
Supervising Interns Douglas J. Brouwer
Effective Supervision across the Generations Robert H. Welch
21. Terminating Staff
Paul Borthwick
Legal Aspects of Staff Terminations Julie L. Bloss
Part V: Volunteer-Staff Supervision
Introduction
22. The Meaning of Volunteerism
Kenneth O. Gangel
Determining Ministry Needs Larry W. Osborne
Gifts and Abilities C. Peter Wagner
23. Volunteer Recruitment
Leith Anderson
The Demographics of Volunteerism Paul Borthwick
Motivation versus Manipulation Fred Smith Sr .
Handling a Lack of Volunteers Mark H. Senter III
Guiding Ill-Suited Volunteers E. LeRoy Lawson
24. Volunteer Training
Kenneth O. Gangel
Mentoring Earl F. Palmer
Resources for Training Volunteers Paul Borthwick
Retraining Veteran Workers Paul Borthwick
25. Supporting Volunteers
Mark H. Senter III
Imparting Vision to Volunteers Aubrey Malphurs
Part VI: Management
Introduction
26. The Purpose of Management
James E. Means
Finding a Personal Management Style Philip M. Van Auken
27. Managing Church Government
Larry W. Osborne
Working with the Constitution Richard R. Hammar
The Pastor’s Role with the Board Larry W. Osborne
The Pastor’s Relationship with the Board Charles R. Swindoll
Working with a Nominating Committee Larry W. Osborne
28. Managing the Church Office
David R. Pollock
The Pastor’s Role in Office Management John R. Throop
Church Office Workers Kenneth Quick
Effective Church Publications Douglas J. Brouwer
Communication Leadership Yvon Prehn
Using Spreadsheets Terry Wilhite
Printing Wayne Kiser
Mailing and Correspondence John R. Throop
Maintaining a Calendar and Records David R. Pollock
Office Furnishings and Layout Nick B. Nicholaou
Office Supplies and Central Purchasing David R. Pollock
29. Managing the Church Computer System
Bryan E. Siverly
Computer Buying Tips Bryan E. Siverly
Purchasing Management Software Steve Hewitt
Computer Calendars and PDAs Nick B. Nicholaou
Desktop Publishing Bryan E. Siverly
Developing and Maintaining a Church Website Lou Hornberger
Church Blogs J. L. Rivera
Internet-Based Communications Yvon Prehn
Podcasting Terry Wilhite
Visual Technology Greg Atkinson
30. Managing Buildings and Grounds
Robert H. Welch
Use Policies for Buildings and Equipment Robert H. Welch
Hiring, Contracting, or Using Volunteers? Janet S. Mellema
Insurance David R. Pollock
Safety Robert H. Welch
Energy Conservation and Ecology Andrew Rudin
Handicap Access Robert H. Welch
Parking Lots Stephen W. Mead
Protecting Stained Glass Julie L. Sloan
Church Signs John R. Throop
31. Managing Construction and Remodeling
R. Leslie Nichols
The Pastor’s Involvement Leith Anderson
The Building Committee R. Leslie Nichols
Zoning and Permits Craig Brian Larson
Cost Estimation and Control Ray Bowman with Eddy Hall
Conflicts of Aesthetics and Taste R. Leslie Nichols
Acoustics Joseph De Buglio
Part VII: Finances
Introduction
32. The Purpose of Stewardship
Richard B. Cunningham
The Pastor’s Stewardship Role Gary Fenton
Tithing Darrell W. Johnson
Preaching Stewardship Joseph M. Stowell
To Know Individual Giving or Not? John R. Throop
33. Planning Stewardship
Victor D. Pentz
Unified versus Separate Budgets David R. Pollock
Special Offerings Dave Wilkinson
Forming a Policy for Fundraising Activities Leith Anderson
34. Conducting a Special Fund Drive
Ann Rauvola Bailey
Selecting a Fundraising Consultant Kevin A. Miller
Financing Building Projects Melissa S. Labberton
Bonds and Notes Eugene H. Rudnicki
35. Receiving and Recording Money
Mack Tennyson
Financial Reporting Grace S. Nicholaou
Designated Giving Gary Fenton
Dealing with Large Gifts Wayne A. Pohl
Handling Memorial Gifts Gary Fenton
Substantiating Charitable Contributions Richard R. Hammar
36. Managing and Apportioning Money
Gary Fenton
Fiduciary Responsibilities Richard R.