Week1
TopicIntroduction to Church Administration [Definitions, Concepts, Theology]
AssignmentRead Mark 6:30-44 and discuss the administrative principles therein
Week2
TopicIntroduction to the Pauline Pastoral Epistles [Purpose, Themes, Lessons]
AssignmentRead 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus and discuss Paul’s instructions to Timothy and Titus
Week3
TopicLegal Status of the Church and Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations
AssignmentDiscuss management practices common to both the church and business organizations
Week4
TopicThe Headship of Christ and Church Polity [organization and governance]
AssignmentDiscuss the Christocentric nature of church ministry with supporting scriptures
Week5
TopicLeadership Theories, Styles and Types
AssignmentShare your opinion on the most effective leadership style for a local church
Week6
TopicLeadership Theories, Styles and Types
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Week7
TopicChurch Leadership Qualities and Ministry
AssignmentCite two effective teams in the Bible and comment on their characteristics
Week8
TopicLeadership, Management and Team Ministry
AssignmentDescribe the functional roles of the Pastor as a leader, manager and servant
Week9
TopicAdministrative Structures, Systems, Policies and Procedures
AssignmentDiscuss the important role of a church office
Week10
TopicStrategic Planning for the Local Church
AssignmentDevelop a 5-year strategic plan for a local church
Week11
TopicHuman Resources Management Structures, Systems, Policies and Procedures
AssignmentDiscuss whether or not church volunteers must be given job descriptions
Week12
TopicFinancial Management Structures, Systems, Policies and Procedures [Church Accounts, Financial Statements, Budgeting]
AssignmentDiscuss what you consider the most effective internal financial controls for the local church
Week13
TopicOpen Forum on Teamwork
AssignmentShare ideas on how to build strong ministry teams citing two examples in the Bible
Week14
TopicOpen Forum on Financial Fraud in the Church
AssignmentShare ideas on financial fraud in the church, its effects on church operations and what can be done to prevent it
Week15
TopicRevision Week
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Week16
TopicExaminations Week
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