Church Administration Advanced

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This program equips students with a deep understanding of church administration, combining biblical principles, leadership skills, and management practices. Students learn to organize, oversee, and lead church operations effectively, ensuring spiritual integrity, efficient resource use, and ministry growth. The course integrates academic study with Spirit-led discernment to prepare students for professional and pastoral leadership in the church.

Foundations and purpose of church administration
Biblical leadership, stewardship, and accountability
Strategic planning for ministries and church programs
How to design, manage, and evaluate church projects
Financial management, budgeting, and reporting
HR skills for staff and volunteer coordination
Conflict resolution and team building
Governance, communication, and legal compliance
Crisis management and ethical decision making
Practical ministry leadership through a capstone project

Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Church Administration
Provides an overview of church administration, its purpose, and relevance to ministry.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Church Administration – Purpose, Scope, and Spiritual Context
Lesson 2: History and Development of Church Leadership Structures
Lesson 3: Biblical Models of Administration
Lesson 4: Principles of Servant Leadership in Ministry
Lesson 5: Ethics, Accountability, and Integrity in Church Leadership

Module 2: Biblical Leadership, Stewardship, and Authority
Explores leadership principles from Scripture and the responsibilities of church leaders.

Module 3: Strategic Planning and Program Management
Focuses on planning, organizing, and evaluating ministry programs effectively.

Module 4: Financial Management and Accountability
Teaches principles of managing church finances with transparency and stewardship.

Module 5: Human Resource and Volunteer Management
Covers leadership, team development, and volunteer coordination.

Module 6: Communication, Governance, and Legal Compliance
Focuses on effective communication, governance structures, and legal requirements.

Module 7: Capstone Project / Ministry Practicum
Integrates learning into practical, real-world ministry leadership and administration.

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Church Administration Advanced

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Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Church Administration Provides an overview of church administration, its purpose, and relevance to ministry.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Church Administration – Purpose, Scope, and Spiritual Context

Lesson 2: History and Development of Church Leadership Structures

Lesson 3: Biblical Models of Administration

Lesson 4: Principles of Servant Leadership in Ministry

Lesson 5: Ethics, Accountability, and Integrity in Church Leadership

Module 2: Biblical Leadership, Stewardship, and Authority Explores leadership principles from Scripture and the responsibilities of church leaders.

Lesson 1: Biblical Foundations of Leadership

Lesson 2: Authority, Responsibility, and Accountability

Lesson 3: Stewardship of Resources, People, and Ministry

Lesson 4: Decision-Making and Discernment in Ministry

Lesson 5: Developing Spirit-Led Leadership Character

Module 3: Strategic Planning and Program Management Focuses on planning, organizing, and evaluating ministry programs effectively.

Lesson 1: Vision and Mission Alignment

Lesson 2: Strategic and Operational Planning

Lesson 3: Program Design and Implementation

Lesson 4: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment

Lesson 5: Risk Management and Contingency Planning

Module 4: Financial Management and Accountability Teaches principles of managing church finances with transparency and stewardship.

Lesson 1: Biblical Principles of Stewardship and Giving

Lesson 2: Budgeting, Accounting, and Financial Reporting

Lesson 3: Fundraising, Donations, and Resource Mobilization

Lesson 4: Audit, Compliance, and Financial Oversight

Lesson 5: Ethics and Integrity in Church Finances

Module 5: Human Resource and Volunteer Management Covers leadership, team development, and volunteer coordination.

Lesson 1: Recruiting and Training Church Staff and Volunteers

Lesson 2: Performance Evaluation and Leadership Development

Lesson 3: Conflict Resolution and Team Building

Lesson 4: Mentorship and Spiritual Formation of Leaders

Lesson 5: Maintaining Healthy Work and Ministry Culture

Module 6: Communication, Governance, and Legal Compliance Focuses on effective communication, governance structures, and legal requirements.

Lesson 1: Church Governance and Organizational Structures

Lesson 2: Effective Internal and External Communication

Lesson 3: Public Relations and Media Management

Lesson 4: Legal Compliance, Risk, and Policy Development

Lesson 5: Crisis Management and Ethical Decision-Making

Module 7: Capstone Project / Ministry Practicum Integrates learning into practical, real-world ministry leadership and administration.

Lesson 1: Designing a Church Administration Project or Initiative

Lesson 2: Implementing Strategic Programs or Ministry Plans

Lesson 3: Leadership in Action: Managing Teams and Volunteers

Lesson 4: Reflection, Assessment, and Reporting of Results

Lesson 5: Mentorship and Personal Growth in Church Leadership

Final Assessment – Church Administration Advanced

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