Overview

This course is designed to help pastors and lay leaders understand church administration as a theologically grounded practice aimed at faithfulness rather than mere efficiency. Drawing on sound management principles, the course shows how administrative tools and techniques can be used in service of the church’s theological goals, rather than turning the church into a secular enterprise.

Throughout the course, you will reflect on your pastoral stewardship of church administration and begin developing a foundational theology and practice of administration suited to your context. Using guided activities and a course workbook, you will connect management practices to the church’s calling and leave with a clear, actionable plan to help organize and guide your administrative work in the months ahead.

This course is part of the Church Administration Course Series. When taken together, the four courses in the series will equip church leaders with a holistic set of practical skills informed by a theological focus that situates these practices within the church’s mission of discipleship, worship, and witness.