Church Administration, Finance, and Law: BSB Level 3 [MIN 327]
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Overview
This volume is an introductory study of many principles, procedures, and techniques used in today's business world as they apply to the local church and its leadership. Attention is given to organizing and staffing functions of the church, practical methods of raising money for the church's expenses, keeping good records, and managing the church's money, facilities, and equipment. It also gives students a practical understanding of the law in order to recognize and resolve legal questions confronting pastors and churches today.
This course may be taken for credit by enrolling with the Berean School of the Bible. For enrollment information, please call 1-800-443-1083.
- Berean School of Bible coursebook
- Vital instruction on the various business aspects of running a church
- Four units, each with interactive test questions
Top Highlights
“Basically, a master plan answers three important questions: (1) Where are we now with our buildings and facilities? (2) Where are we going in the next five to ten years? (3) How do we get there?” (Page 145)
“Basically, then, management in the church is the stewardship of the talents and resources of the persons entrusted to the leaders’ care.” (Page 19)
“In Christian management, stewardship and development of people should have the highest priority” (Page 19)
“Surveys of pastors reveal that the two areas of responsibility requiring most of their time are church business and administration.” (Page 26)
“Three generally accepted bases of accounting systems are the (1) cash basis, (2) accrual basis, and (3) modified basis” (Page 104)
- Title: Church Administration, Finance, and Law: BSB Level 3 [MIN 327]
- Authors: Joseph W. Kilpatrick, Randy J. Hedlun
- Publisher: Global University
- Publication Date: 2006
- Pages: 303
Joseph W. Kilpatrick, CPA, is a tax, accounting, and business consultant in Georgia. He is the author of several books on church administration, including Church Business and the textbook Church Administration, Finance, and Law.
Randy J. Hedlun is the dean of the Berean School of the Bible, as well as author of Church Administration, Finance, and Law.
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