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 PageManaging the Ministry
Overview
Most pastors become pastors because of their love for people—not for spreadsheets. But in order to love people well, pastors and church leaders must be able to manage their ministries responsibly.
In Managing the Ministry: A Practical Guide for Church Administration, Jody Dean provides an up-to-date and accessible guide to church operations. He covers essential topics such as:
- How to manage property, programs, and people
- Challenges of workflow, generational differences, and risk management
- Approaches to virtual and in-person attendance
- Leading and developing staff
- Personal development and devotion
Managing the Ministry is the go-to resource for church leaders looking to build their administrative capabilities so they can lead their ministries with efficiency and effectiveness.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Organizational Foundations
1. People Development and Management
2. Property Development and Management
3. Fiscal Development and Management
4. Programming Development and Management
5. Process Development and Management
Part 2: Organizational Challenges
6. Time Management
7. Metrics for Performance
8. Workflow Solutions
9. Risk Factors
10. Generational Differences
Part 3: Organizational Coaching
11. Developing a Team Mindset
12. Shrinking Workforce
13. Personal Development and Devotion
14. Changing Approaches toward Church and Attendance
15. Streamlining the Work and Organization
Conclusion
Name and Subject Index
Scripture Index
Overview
Most pastors become pastors because of their love for people—not for spreadsheets. But in order to love people well, pastors and church leaders must be able to manage their ministries responsibly.
In Managing the Ministry: A Practical Guide for Church Administration, Jody Dean provides an up-to-date and accessible guide to church operations. He covers essential topics such as:
- How to manage property, programs, and people
- Challenges of workflow, generational differences, and risk management
- Approaches to virtual and in-person attendance
- Leading and developing staff
- Personal development and devotion
Managing the Ministry is the go-to resource for church leaders looking to build their administrative capabilities so they can lead their ministries with efficiency and effectiveness.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Organizational Foundations
1. People Development and Management
2. Property Development and Management
3. Fiscal Development and Management
4. Programming Development and Management
5. Process Development and Management
Part 2: Organizational Challenges
6. Time Management
7. Metrics for Performance
8. Workflow Solutions
9. Risk Factors
10. Generational Differences
Part 3: Organizational Coaching
11. Developing a Team Mindset
12. Shrinking Workforce
13. Personal Development and Devotion
14. Changing Approaches toward Church and Attendance
15. Streamlining the Work and Organization
Conclusion
Name and Subject Index
Scripture Index
Product Details
- ISBN:9781087789200
- Status:Active
- Release Date:08/01/2024
- Page Count:192
- Carton Qty:36
- Weight:1.1
- Trim Size:5.5 x 8.5 x 0.391
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Product Details
- ISBN:9781087789217
- Status:Active
- Release Date:08/01/2024
- Page Count:192
- Trim Size:0.5
- Category:
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