When I was young, I went to worship with my parents and six siblings. My stepfather prepared our offering envelopes the evening before worship. He placed a dollar in each envelope.
At the...
The ritual of making an offering to a congregation has changed over the years. In one representation of the Reformed tradition, offering plates are passed from pew to pew after the sermon. I’m most...
Planned giving doesn’t need to be a complicated challenge for your congregation. By following these principles, your congregation can start securing the financial future of your...
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Clergy may hate administrative work, says United Methodist pastor John H. Tyson, but its effective execution should not be underestimated: “No matter how beautifully we preach, no matter how...
This comprehensive resource will help those responsible for congregational administration to organize and implement a wide variety of programs. The book is packed with practical, time-tested...
A lifelong learning program of Candler School of Theology The National Institute in Church Finance and Administration offers a series of one-week seminars designed to help participants gain...
The business of congregations and religious nonprofits is ministry - not business. Yet leaders of such institutions still have to make plans, manage operations, and lead others. Research suggests...
The National Association for Temple Administration (NATA) is an active professional network of Reform Jewish Synagogue Executive Directors. The network publishes a twice-yearly journal with...
The role of church administration is to manage and support the more technical aspects of organizational life. These include budgets, finances, personnel details and legal liabilities. Such...
This well-organized and easy-to-read offering from a veteran management consultant covers the waterfront of administrative matters. With tips and tools and “things to think about”, it addresses...
MinistryPay.com is a comprehensive source of ministry pay data owned and produced by The Church Network (National Association of Church Business Administration or NACBA). It includes information...
The demands of ministry today include a variety of administrative tasks that can divert ministerial time and energy from leadership concerns. Because many of these tasks are managed electronically,...
The Church Network (formerly The National Association of Church Business Administration) is an interdenominational professional association of congregations and individuals. It provides an...
