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CHURCH ADMINISTRATION: Church Administration addresses the day-to-day work of the pastor in managing the business of the local church. This course includes instruction regarding how to create and maintain healthy, interactive systems that allow the church to grow and thrive, while also guarding against mismanagement. Best practices in church administration are introduced in the areas of financial stewardship, property and equipment care, personnel needs, as well as legal and insurance matters. Students are also be introduced to Free Methodist resources to assist them in navigating denominational reporting, board dynamics and an array of meetings and services.

[NOTE: this course used to be combined with Leadership & Shepherding. They are now two separate paths.]

Textbooks used in this course:

Pastors and Church Leaders Manual: Resources for Leading Local Churches, Light & Life Publishing, 2013.

Michael J. Anthony and James Estep Jr , Management Essentials for Christian Ministries, edited by, B& H Publishing, Nashville, TN ISBN 978-0-8054-3123-0 2005.

Wachter, Allen. (2011). Dance of the Bees e-book available at Light + Life Publishing

Johnson, Spencer. (1998). Who moved my cheese? : an amazing way to deal with change in your work and in your life. New York : Putnam, c1998. ISBN-13: 978-0399144462. Also available FREE as audio book on youtube

To enroll in this course, use this enrollment form https://www.cognitoforms.com/FMCUSA1/CourseEnrollm...

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