| Description |
1 online resource (x, 164 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The ministry of management -- Managing congregational systems -- Managing personnel -- Managing facilities -- Managing church finances -- Congregational management : a holy calling |
| Summary |
Pastors are called to be not only leaders with vision, but also managers of congregational systems, says John Wimberly in The Business of the Church. Drawing on his thirty-six years in ordained ministry, Wimberly weaves the realities of congregational dynamics and faith-centered purpose together with practical, proven approaches to business management. A student and friend of Rabbi Edwin Friedman, Wimberly builds on Friedman's systems theory as he helps readers avoid common pitfalls and put into practice effective techniques of congregational management. The book begins with a foundational dis |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Church management.
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RELIGION -- Christian Church -- Administration.
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Church management
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781566996495 |
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156699649X |
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