the church as a business presenter: dr. judy stamey march enrichment breakfast march 4, 2010
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OVERVIEW THEOLOGY OF CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESSTRANSCRIPT
THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS
Presenter: Dr. Judy Stamey
MARCH ENRICHMENT BREAKFAST
MARCH 4, 2010
THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS
IS THE CHURCH A BUSINESS?
Headline in Star Telegram
“Churches Learn to Take Care of Business”Keep the Lord’s work on a professional track
OVERVIEW
• THEOLOGY OF CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
• THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS
THEOLOGY OFCHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Administration can be
a science
an art
a gift
a call
Why do you do what you do?
THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR
CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
FOUR THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS
1. OUR WORK IS A MINISTRY...MORE THAN METHODS
2. IT’S PEOPLE...NOT JUST PAPERWORK, DETAILS
3. IT’S HUMAN PROCESSES...NOT INHUMANE POLICIES
4. IT’S MANAGEMENT...NOT MANIPULATION
THE “CHURCH”
FOUNDATION: JESUS CHRIST AND HIS TEACHINGS
THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS
New Models for ChurchAdministration
by Raymond B. Knudson
DISCUSSSION:HOW ARE THESE BUSINESS PRINCIPLES ALIKE
AND HOW DO THEY DIFFER FROM THE BUSINESS OF THE CHURCH
THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESSKnudson
BusinessIts products, its commodities, its services are
significant and important.
ReligionFaith in God is of vital significance.
THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS Knudson
Business Interpersonal relationships are important.
Religion The development of interpersonal
relationships through fellowship is basic.
THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS Knudson
Business The projection of corporate image is
essential.Religion An institutional structure lends credibility
to the cause of religion.
THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS Knudson
BusinessGoals are significant.
Religion Goals are necessary and important.
THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS Knudson
BusinessA structured concept of values is instrumental in meeting goals.
Religion A system of values is crucial.
THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS Knudson
BusinessThe world has a future of promise and hope.
Religion Lives should be dedicated to an enduring
hope.
IS THE CHURCH A BUSINESS?
CHALLENGE
THE CHURCH SHOULD BE THE BESTRUN BUSINESS IN TOWN...BEING AN
EXAMPLE TO ALL OTHER BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY.
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
I Corn.14:40