Church Administration
The ability to organize all Church affairs in such a way that order is maintained, securing the effectiveness of the organization.
The Church is not a business in the secular sense, but it does have many business practices that are similar to secular structures. The candidate for holy orders needs to be familiar with the maintenance of the records of the Church (attendance, baptisms, confirmations, confirmed communicants, marriages, burials, etc.), finances, the securing of all legal documents referring to properties owned, rental agreements, hiring, risk management, etc.
Congregations will depend on the ability of its’ leaders for the proper management of their church documents and affairs. It is an issue of security, order and pastoral care for the wellbeing of the flock.
Resources
Areas of Practical Theology
- Evangelism
- Discipleship
- Constitution & Canons of the ACNA & Diocese of the Candidate
- Homiletics
- Sacramental Life
- Leadership Development
- Pastoral Care
- Church Administration
