Foundations of church administration : professional tools for church leadership / Bruce L. Petersen, Edward A. Thomas, and Bob Whitesel, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Petersen, Bruce L., 1942-

Thomas, Edward A.

Whitesel, Bob.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church management.

Management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (332 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kansas City, Mo. : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

After a century of study and debate, the doctrine of sanctification, formulated by John Wesley in the 18th century, has resulted in two contemporaneous and competing definitions of entire sanctification in the Nazarene denomination. Mark Quanstom examines the gradual change in understanding this doctrine by focusing on its history and development in a balanced and well-researched perspective.'Quanstrom effectively follows the various understandings of holiness that have shaped and been shaped by the Church of the Nazarene. His engaging style and clear writing makes this work valuable to laymen, ministers, students, and scholars.'-Dr. John C. BowlingPresident, Olivet Nazarene University 'This work is a welcome contribution to the contemporary conversation about Holiness theology. Quanstrom's thoughtful and careful scholarship produces a balanced study of the historical development of the understanding of holiness. . . It calls us to an awareness of the dynamic character of this tradition and to an active engagement with the doctrine of Christian perfection that remains at the heart of who we are.'-Dr. Carl M. LethChairman Division of Religion and Philosophy, Olivet Nazarene University

Contents:

""Cover Page ""; ""Title Page ""; ""Copyright Page ""; ""Table of Contents ""; ""Introduction""; ""1. Foundations of Administration: The Book of Acts as Case Study - Darius L. Salter ""; ""2. Organizational Leadership: What Church Leaders Need to KnowAbout . . . - Mark A. Smith ""; ""3. Strategic Planning: Planning to Meet the Mission of the Church - Edward A. Thomas ""; ""4. Goals and Objectives: Strategizing for the Missional Church - Stephen W. Dillman ""; ""5. Developing a Budget: Using the Budget as a Resource Tool - D. Martin Butler ""

""6. Organizational Behavior: Grasping the Behavior and Personality of a Church - Bob Whitesel """"7. Governance: The Organizational Structure of the Church - David Wilson ""; ""8. Staffing: Selecting and Developing Human Resources for the Church - Alan Nelson ""; ""9. People Development: Mentoring Christians to Maximize Their Effectiveness - W. C. Dishon ""; ""10. Team Building: Working Together as Groups Within the Church - Rick Ryding ""; ""11. Managing Outreach: Orienting the Church Toward Achieving Its Mission - Bob Whitesel ""

""12. Leadership Principles: The Four Cs of Leading a Church - Stephen W. Dillman """"13. Servant Leadership: Valuing People and Building Community - Bruce L. Petersen ""; ""14. Change Management: Leading the Church Through Cultural and Organizational Changes - Edward A. Thomas ""; ""15. Conflict: The Management of Conflict in the Church - Houston Thompson ""; ""16. Accountability: Being Transparent and Responsible to God, to the Church, and to the Law - Jim Dalton ""; ""17. Financial Management: Practicing Good Stewardship of the Financial Resources of the Church - Dan Schafer ""

""18. Managerial Ethics: Becoming a Leader After God�s Own Heart - Robert S. Barnard Jr. """"19. Church Administration and the Law - William J. Russell ""; ""20. Personal Management: Managing the Lives of Clergy and Their Families - Timothy B. Pusey ""; ""21. Lifelong Learning: Cultivating God�s Call to Learn - Sharon Drury ""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.