Business Management in the Local Church

by David R. Pollock, Larry Burkett (Foreword by)

Overview

Even though the local church isn't in "business" per se, it is still a business—the Lord's business. This valuable church reference is divided into four sections: law, finance, facilities, and personnel.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802409348
Publisher:	Moody Publishers
Publication date:	02/01/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

LARRY BURKETT (1939-2003) was a well-known authority on business and personal finance. He wrote more than seventy books, including non-fiction bestsellers like Family Financial Workbook, Debt-Free Living, and The World's Easiest Guide to Finances. He also had a worldwide radio ministry. Larry founded Christian Financial Concepts and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Financial Ministries®. He is survived by his wife, Judy, four grown children and nine grandchildren.

Table of Contents

1. Sharpening the Vision of the Local Church

Section 1: Church and Law

2. What the Government Requires of Your Church

3. The Medical Liability for Your Church

4. The Potential for Child Abuse and Child Abuse Lawsuits

Section 2: Church Finances

5. Introduction to Church Finances

6. The Fundamentals of Budgeting

7. Budgeting and Forecasting-Beyond the Basics

8. Obstacles to Good Stewardship

9. Is the Way We Give Hurting Our Church?

10. Hey, Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

11. How to Turn Around a Financially Troubled Church

Section 3: Church Facilities

12. Managing the Church Office

13. Managing the Facilities

14. Managing the Risk

Section 4: Church Personnel

15. Workers Worthy of Hire

16. Worthy Is the Pastor

17. Matters of Conscience

18. Toward a Higher Standard