Jody Dean
Jody Dean (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor for Christian education with a specialization in church administration at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
View Author's PageChurch Administration has given churches in religious nonprofits a guide to the business of ministry. Filled with practical advice that has been trusted for nearly a decade, the second edition of Church Administration has provided practical information that has assisted churches and organizations in the practical decision-making that allows the organization to flourish for years to come.
In the post-Covid world, church administration has changed drastically from the proper implementation of social media and an overall digital presence to the normalcy of the inclusion of the office of executive pastor. This third edition seeks to not only update numbers that have changed over the years, but also provide more insight into an already valuable resource.
Preface
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Administration
Chapter 2: Basics for Administration
Chapter 3: Documents for Administration
Chapter 4: Organizing the Church
Chapter 5: The Executive Pastor
Chapter 6: Administering Personnel Resources
Chapter 7: Administering Financial Resources
Chapter 8: Administering the Physical Resources
Chapter 9: Administering the Office
Chapter 10: Administering Risk Management
Chapter 11: Administering Planning Activities
Chapter 12: Administering Program Ministries
Chapter 13: Administering Support Activities
General Index
Scripture Index
Church Administration has given churches in religious nonprofits a guide to the business of ministry. Filled with practical advice that has been trusted for nearly a decade, the second edition of Church Administration has provided practical information that has assisted churches and organizations in the practical decision-making that allows the organization to flourish for years to come.
In the post-Covid world, church administration has changed drastically from the proper implementation of social media and an overall digital presence to the normalcy of the inclusion of the office of executive pastor. This third edition seeks to not only update numbers that have changed over the years, but also provide more insight into an already valuable resource.
Preface
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Administration
Chapter 2: Basics for Administration
Chapter 3: Documents for Administration
Chapter 4: Organizing the Church
Chapter 5: The Executive Pastor
Chapter 6: Administering Personnel Resources
Chapter 7: Administering Financial Resources
Chapter 8: Administering the Physical Resources
Chapter 9: Administering the Office
Chapter 10: Administering Risk Management
Chapter 11: Administering Planning Activities
Chapter 12: Administering Program Ministries
Chapter 13: Administering Support Activities
General Index
Scripture Index