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What is a Church? |
An entity that consists of the people of God An organized organism -organism = (Greek = organismos) instrument; implement; tool |
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What is Church Administration? |
Church Administration is the leadership which equips the church to be the church and to do the work or the church. It is the guidance provided by church leaders as they lead the church to use its spiritual, human, physical, and financial resources to move the church toward reaching its objectives and fulfilling its avowed purpose. It is enabling the children of God who compromise the church to become and to do God's Grace. |
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What is administration? |
management of affairs; management of any office, business, organization; it is direction |
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Who is God's administration? What is the scriptural reference for this? |
Eph 4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. |
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What scriptural reference discusses the necessity of unity in the body of Christ? |
1 Cor. 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 1 Cor. 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Cor. 12:14 For the body is not one member, but many. 1 Cor. 12:15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 1 Cor. 12:16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 1 Cor. 12:17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? |
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Proper administration creates _____________! |
dignity! |
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What are the 6 reasons why we need good administration? |
a) because too many churches have been administered to poorly b) because the church administration spreads and proclaims the good news and witnesses about Jesus Christ! c) the church is a place where education and nurturing goes on d) because it ministers to people in need e) the church is a place where God is worshiped f) the church is there to equip and enable others to lead and perform for the church |
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Whys do some disdain administration in the church: ? |
1. Prefer “Spiritual” Things 2. Reject “Executive Image” 3. Low Opinion of Others 4. Inflated Ego 5. Faulty Concepts of Church Administration 6. Wanting to do Everything. |
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Why Do Church Leaders need an Administrative Style of Leadership? |
An administrative style enables the leader to equip and enable others so they may go out and advance God's Kingdom |
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What is the purpose of church administration? |
Eph. 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: |
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What is a Church Administrator? |
One who is legally vested with the right of performance to manage supervise or to furnish a benefit synonyms for admin = chief; boss; director; head; commander; controller; captain; curator; supervisor |
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What does a church administrator do? |
handle effectively and efficiently the day to day management of work responsibility; people of action |
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What are 2 key factors of church administration? |
Maintain the attitude as a servant Mat 20: 20-28 Is an effective delegate like Jesus Christ Mat 16: 16-20 |
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Basic principles involved in administration are: |
a) every worker/volunteer needs a clear written description of their position b) the lines of authority must be clearly established; to whom does a person report? c) responsibilities must be delegated and accountability should be expected d) significant policies and procedures need to be written out e) every problem must be solved at the level where it ought to be solved f) the plans of the leaders must be integrated with the workers g) have open communication so you can know how folks are and what they're doing/thinking |
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Administration problems lead to ___________ episodes! |
shame show |
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The Art of Administration requires a set of management skills. What are they? |
Organization Planning & Prioritizing Pro 16: 3 & 4 Jos 14: 6 - 14 Establishment of Parameters 1 Co 14: 32 & 33 Decision Maker/Risk-Taker Pro 12:15 Pro 13:10 Pro 15:22 Delegation = giving power/responsibility to somebody else Motivation Communication[see The 10 Commandments of Good Listening] Proper Attitude[see The 10 Commandments of Human Relations] Intuitive Thinker |
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The 10 Commandments of Good Listening |
Stop talking Put the speaker at ease. Show a desire to listen – make eye contact. Remove distractions Empathize. Be patient. Hold your temper. Go easy on argument and criticism. Ask questions. ( - to bring clarity) Stop talking; in case you missed the first commandments. |
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The 10 Commandments of Human Relations: |
Speak to people. Smile at people. Call people by name. Be friendly and helpful. Be cordial. Be genuinely interested in people. Be generous with praise... Be considerate with the feelings of others. Be alert. A good sense of humor. |
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What are the two Greek words for administration? |
diakonia = servant/service; especially of a christian teacher
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Gifts are given to do what three things? |
to perfect = mature – How can you recognize maturity if you don't have it yourself? to put people to work so they can operate effectively in ministry to edify the body of Christ; causes growth and more work! |
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What scriptural reference lets us know the cost of ministry? |
Matthew 20:22-28 (Mother of Zebedee’s sons ask Jesus to put children in leadership) Most people don’t know what they are asking when they want a position of leadership. It COSTS everything! |
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What is Jethro's prescription for an Equipping Ministry? |
(1) He told Moses to pray for them. (2) Moses was to teach the people the statutes and the laws. (3) Show the leaders the way; teach them the guidelines. (4) Show them the work. (5) Organize the people into manageable groups. (6) Choose qualified men to lead each group. (7) Once you pick the leaders, you want to give them continued authority. (8) Have leaders decide routine matters. (9) Bring great matters to the chief leaders. |
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What are the 3 benefits of the equipping ministry? |
(1) It is going to make it easier for you as a leader. (2) People get their needs met. (3) Leaders will be developed from amongst you. |
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Administration is __________ in action! |
Administration is organization in action! An organized entity is a successful entity. It allows all the gifts and talents of to be arranged in a manner that gives glory to God. |
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What does effective and ineffective administration lead to? |
Effective administration will cause any ministry to grow. Ineffective leadership leads to shame show episodes! |
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What are some actions of administrators? |
Handle effectively and efficiently the day-to-day management of work responsibilities. They lead and sometimes they even take the lead. They do it in love. They rule and regulate things. They control, preside over, they have power. |
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What is Delegation? |
the giving of some power, responsibility, work to somebody, an entrustment to do. |
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What is delegation? What is it not? |
Delegation requires trust and training. Delegation is a deposit of minutes, so subsequent withdrawal of hours can be yours. Delegation is NOT giving people authority and then taking it back. Delegation is NOT wrong - it employs people. Delegation is NOT dumping tasks you don't want to do on someone else. |
