Michael J. Anthony and James Estep, Jr., Editor, Management Essentials for Christian Ministry. Broadman and Holman, 2005. Referenced in: Church Administration, General Manuals Strategic Planning LifeandLeadership.com Summary On the subjects it covers, this is one of the best church administration manuals available. The title well expresses the content of this book, i.e. it is not
David Pollock, Business Management in the Local Church, Revised and Updated. Moody Publishers, 1996. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and allow their settings to
Aubrey Malphurs, Ministry Nuts and Bolts: What They Don’t Teach Pastors in Seminary, 2nd Edition. Kregel Academic and Professional, 2009. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to
Floyd Flake, Elaine Flake, and Edwin Reed, African American Church Management Handbook. Judson Press, 2005. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and allow their settings
Robert N. Bacher and Michael L. Cooper-White. Church Administration: Programs, Process, Purpose (Theology and the Sciences). Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2007. Referenced in: Church Administration, General Manuals Pastoral Theology Theology of Mission and Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a well-rounded volume on church administration. It is written for mainline denominations, but very useful for evangelical churches.
Kenneth O. Gangel, Feeding and Leading: Practical Handbook on Administration for Churches and Christian Organizations. Baker Books, 1989. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and
Bruce P. Powers, Editor, Church Administration Handbook, 3rd Edition. B&H Academic. 2008. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and allow their settings to suggest more
Robert H. Welch, Church Organization Manual: Policies and Procedures for the Local Church. National Association of Church Business Administrators Press, 2002. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through
Phyllis TenElshof, The Church Leader’s Answer Book: A Reference Guide for Effective Ministrty.Tyndale House, 2006. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and allow their settings
Peter C. Brinckerhoff, Faith-Based Management: Leading Organizations That Are Based on More than Just a Mission. John Wiley and Sons, 1997. Referenced in: Church Administration, General Manuals LifeandLeadership.com Summary Brinckerhoff presents a considerable discussion on the uniqueness of faith-based organizations, and then offers insight into effective board/staff relations, staff management, financial stewardship, leadership, marketing, vision/planning,
