Basic Business Principles For Growing Churches

Author : Arnold Cirtin
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780788024153

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Basic Business Principles for Growing Churches by Arnold Cirtin Pdf

Pastors are schooled in theology and ministry, but few receive training in the fine points of church administration. Learning how to handle a congregation's finances "on the job" can be a harrowing experience. Yet efficiently managing your church's business affairs is a key element in keeping current members satisfied with their pastoral leadership -- and in attracting the new members you need for your church to grow in size and influence. In Basic Business Principles For Growing Churches, Arnold Cirtin shares expertise gained from more than four decades of corporate and academic experience. He provides a clear and helpful primer for pastors with limited training in business administration on such practical topics as accounting, fiscal management, and marketing. This is an indispensable book for pastors of small- and medium-sized churches (who typically are also their congregations' principal financial officers), as well as for church treasurers, trustees, and other financial board members. When you follow the guidelines in Basic Business Principles For Growing Churches, your church will be fiscally responsible, managed efficiently, and able to maximize its growing stewardship of God's resources. Arnold Cirtin is professor emeritus of accounting at Ball State University, and is a certified public accountant (CPA) in the states of Indiana and California. Cirtin is the author of Principles of Accounting Study Guide, as well as numerous articles in professional journals.

Author : Robert A. Young
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781607918578

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How to Lead a Church to Reach People and Grow by Robert A. Young Pdf

This book presents a unique approach to church growth. It is written mainly to help churches that are declining, but will help all churches. The underlying premise is that churches do not grow and reach new people because they do not know how, or because they are so poorly structured and organized that they spend most of their time and efforts in conflict. This disrupts the fellowship and leaves very little time and energy for reaching new people. The subtitle could be, "Fifteen Essential Steps To Growth"- Basic growth and administrative principles. The combining of these areas makes this a unique book. Young has brought together these basic elements, from over 40 years of experience. . The book is a practical guide for a local church to follow to function efficiently and effectively, and reach people for Christ. When the steps are followed, and in the proper order, the church can pretty well be assured of growth and effective ministry. Dr. Robert A. Young is currently President of Samuelite Corp., Church Outreach and Consulting. He served as Associate Pastor/Administration of Walnut Street Baptist Church, Louisville, KY, and Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, TX, and President of the National Association of Church Business Administration. He has conducted "Total Church Consultations" and Capital Fund Campaigns for churches of all sizes and denominations. He is now available to serve churches as a consultant in these areas. He is also the author of "The Development of A Church Manual of Administrative Policies".

Author : Ken Gosnell
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781631950971

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WELL DONE by Ken Gosnell Pdf

Well Done provides any business leader insights on how to strive for excellence in building their business and ordering their life. Although the phrase “Well Done” has a noble connotation to it, many business leaders, including Ken Gosnell, have a difficult time describing and defining what those words look like in the life of a business that is led by a person of faith. In Well Done, Ken describes the twelve biblical business principles that can help any leader who desires to grow their business and its Kingdom impact. These principles help to create a strategic roadmap for leaders to hear the words “Well Done” at the end of their journey. Every leader deserves to hear the words Well Done. Life is too short, and business is too difficult to work throughout life and miss what matters most.

Author : Ferdinand J Burger
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Church finance
ISBN : 9780595307531

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Church Management Basics by Ferdinand J Burger Pdf

Believing that a church or mission should be managed according to a structured module based on Biblical principles, Church Management Basics provides leadership and management with some basic ideas to help the reader become more accountable and responsible in their work. Not only are general topics, such as Finance, Administration and Human Resources discussed, but they are also examined more fully where appropriate. Hands-on examples are used to illustrate the application of solutions offered, and further tools and samples add to the innovative ingredients to make this book a must read for all church leaders, workers in missions and employees of other non-profit organizations. Areas of business covered in Church Management Basics include: Management and Leadership, sharing the vision and keeping the vibrancy going, finance and basic accounting for non-profit organizations, document management, administration, time management, project management, IT-Systems, Human Resources Management in churches and how not to lose the main focus of God's Church on earth while doing all the day to day tasks. For more information, please visit http://ferdinandburger.netfirms.com or contact the author per email: [email protected]

Author : Professor Isaac O. Ojutalayo
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781728387123

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Understanding the Principles of Church Growth by Professor Isaac O. Ojutalayo Pdf

The author of this work, Isaac Ojutalayo, has done his research on the subject of leadership and church growth. The contents of this book are the written evidence. The eleven chapters embrace some of the most important and necessary things that leaders should learn and practise, whether they are ordained ministers or lay workers in the church. The principles he has written about can also be applied in circular organisation. This book reveals Dr Isaac Ojutalayo’s academic achievement and experimental development. He has divided each chapter into readable sections that can be easily discussed and studied. The book is suitable for individuals and groups who are called by God to lead His people. Dr Isaac Ojutalayo is passionate that leaders be men and women of excellence, whether the congregation they lead is large or small. He stresses communication, generosity, honesty, and continuing education with the highest level of trust, all essential elements of church growth. He points out repeatedly that the church and the world community are suffering from a crisis of leadership, that bold and honest leaders are needed in the church and in the marketplace, as well as in the home. In my analysis he has called for transformational leaders to rise up and effect change. It is very clear that he is saying that many leaders work within situations. Transformational leaders change what can be talked about, whereas many other leaders talk about pay-offs. Transformational leaders talk about goals. Many leaders bargain, whereas transformational leaders appeal to a common vision. Dr Isaac Ojutalayo argues that desperately needed Christians and transformational leadership will not emerge until we have a model of a transforming leader. I believe that Jesus Christ was and is the most effective leader the world has ever known. It is with unreserved joy that I recommend this publication to those who are interested in church leadership. Professor Clinton L. Ryan, ThD

Author : Nathaniel Bryant
Publisher : Author House
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467073530

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Mastering the Business of Church by Nathaniel Bryant Pdf

This book is about leadership, management, and organizational structure as it applies to the church. This book is based on the author’s observation and surveys from some of the members of four churches. It is an evaluation of how leadership and management, or the lack of the same, affect the operation of the church. It is this author’s belief that church is not a business and should never be mistaken for a business. However, the paraphernalia of business such as leadership, management, and organizational principles, should be a part of every pastor’s tool bag. Chapter one looks at the Bible example of leadership, management, and organizational principles. The Bible has several examples of God’s leader engaging the principles used in business to accomplish the work of God. This author would never suggest that church and business should be operated the same. However, the church as marketed by Bible examples, should employ the principles of leadership. Chapter two is the results of an evaluation of four churches. The churches are named First Church, Second Church, Third Church, and Fourth Church. The results are based on surveys and the observations of this author. The information was collected and charted to give a picture of the leadership, management, and organizational principles found in each church. Chapter three looks at leadership and some of the factors that affect it. This chapter combines the information gather with the principles of leadership in order to determine the effectiveness of each organization studied. Chapter four looks at management. This chapter covers management issues such as budgeting and resources. It also looks at forecasting and directing. Chapter five looks at organizational structure and how it affects the operation of the church. It looks at the leadership structure and the authority of the pastor. It is a discussion on the proper use of delegation and communication.

Author : Donald A. McGavran,Winfield C. Arn
Publisher : Regal Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830712690

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How to Grow Your Church by Donald A. McGavran,Winfield C. Arn Pdf

Author : Gary L. McIntosh
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585585526

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Biblical Church Growth by Gary L. McIntosh Pdf

Every pastor wants to have a vibrant, dynamic church. There are many popular models for church growth based on outstanding churches led by outstanding pastors. But unfortunately, specific models are temporary and go out of style quickly. Author Gary McIntosh explores the biblical principles for church growth and applies them to today's culture. Instead of concentrating on the ephemeral how of church growth, he focuses on the unchanging why. McIntosh defines church growth as "all that is involved in bringing men and women who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ into fellowship with him and into responsible church membership." In other words, church growth is effective evangelism, not a methodology for increasing membership. According to Biblical Church Growth, growing churches always evidence a desire to fulfill the Great Commission by cooperating with God in building a faithful church. Using personal stories and current statistics as well as numerous biblical examples, the author sets forth ten basic principles that provide an eternal foundation for helping any church-large or small-achieve lasting vitality and growth.

Author : Richard Varnell
Publisher : Outreach, Incorporated (DBA Equip Press)
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1946453331

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Let Your Church Grow by Richard Varnell Pdf

This book shows pastors of plateaued or declining churches how to develop a first-time guest retention program that results in measurable growth in attendance. This is accomplished through an understanding of biblical principles and sound business strategies. Richard has pastored churches in Blythe, CA (1968-1963) Bloomington, CA (1975-1985) and the church he founded in Coachella Valley CA (1985-1998) Twenty-Nine Palms in Thousand Palms, CA (2005-2007) Richard has served the Southern California Assemblies of God Network as both presbyter and executive presbyter. He is the founding President of the Southern California Assemblies of God Founders Fund which he served from 1998-2006. As president he assisted hundreds of people in preparing Christian will and also brought $45 million in assets under management.

Author : Wayne Weld,Donald Anderson McGavran
Publisher : William Carey Library Publishers
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0878087206

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Principles of Church Growth by Wayne Weld,Donald Anderson McGavran Pdf

Author : Donald Anderson McGavran,Win Arn
Publisher : Harper & Row Barnes & Noble Import Division
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0060653515

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Ten Steps for Church Growth by Donald Anderson McGavran,Win Arn Pdf

Author : Michael Volland
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281071838

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The Minister as Entrepreneur by Michael Volland Pdf

A compelling case for an entrepreneurial approach to ministry and mission, exploring its biblical basis and potential benefits. Based on extensive interviews with entrepreneurial ministers from a range of denominations. Draws on examples of 'entrepreneurs' from the Bible and Christian history to help readers imagine how such an approach could work in their own context. Addresses the problems some have with the word 'entrepreneur' and sets out a positive and informed alternative understanding. Full of informative and inspiring case-studies of entrepreneurial ministry in action. Building on his own experiences as a priest and an entrepreneur, Volland argues that the concept of entrepreneurship offers churches a helpful lens through which to view Christian ministry and mission, and an understanding and approach to ministry that is well fitted for the mission task in a rapidly changing world. He shows how an entrepreneurial approach is consistent with understandings of leadership in the major denominations and in the new churches. He also argues that such an approach is consistent both with the nature of God and with human collaboration with God's activity in the world. His conclusions are based on extensive interviews with entrepreneurial ministers (Justin Welby and Steven Croft were among the interviewees), and his findings result in practical suggestions for those seeking to be more entrepreneurial in their ministries as well as in recommendations for strategic change that will encourage sustainable church growth and vitality in the years ahead.

Author : Donald Anderson McGavran,Win Arn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Church growth
ISBN : 0909116024

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Church Growth Principles by Donald Anderson McGavran,Win Arn Pdf

Author : George O. McCalep
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0965226204

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Faithful Over a Few Things by George O. McCalep Pdf

Author : Stephen D. Lentz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-03
Category : Church management
ISBN : 1946615722

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The Business of Church by Stephen D. Lentz Pdf

"Studies have shown that most pastors enter the ministry to "help people" and "preach the Word of God", yet 80-90% of their time spent in the ministry has nothing to do with either of these noble desires! Most of your time as a pastor is spent managing the business of church! The vast majority of my pastor friends are failing miserably in this area. Why? Seminary does not teach business principles! In this book, you will identify crucial business areas that can have an incredible impact on your local church! Successfully addressing the crucial concepts in this book can ensure the sustainability, reach, and ultimate success of your church!"--Back cover