Church Administration How to lead teams of leaders for making disciples Name Date Course Grade Session 1: Church Administration is an Equipping Ministry... 2 Session 2: The Purpose of the Church Is to Make Disciples... 6 Session 3: Ministering by Objectives... 10 Session 4: Developing Church Ministry Plans... 14 Session 5: Designing Church Organization... 18 Session 6: Administering Volunteers... 23 Session 7: Study Guide for Midterm Exam... 27 Session 8: Administering Physical Resources... 29 Session 9: Administering Financial Resources... 32 Session 10: Providing Administrative Control... 36 Session 11: Basic Skills for Effective Administration... 39 Session 12: Ten Commandments for Supervisors... 43 Session 13: Student Presentations and Term Papers... 46 Session 14: Study Guide for the Final Exam... 47 Course Description This course focuses on how to apply the basic principles of equipping, leadership, and church administration. Topics include (1) relating to people, organizations, self, and colleagues; (2) performing administrative functions; and (3) training servant-leaders for effective ministry. Students will create a visual project and an action plan for church administration. Required Textbooks 1. Jeremiah Study Bible. Annotated by Dr. David Jeremiah. Worthy, 2013. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9781936034895 2. Dr. Charles A. Tidwell. Church Administration: Effective Leadership for Ministry. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 1985. 9780805431131 http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780805431131 3. Dr. Aubrey Malphurs. Ministry Nuts and Bolts: What They Don't Teach Pastors in Seminary. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic & Professional, 1998. 9780825431906 http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780825431906 4. Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Edited by Charles Draper. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2003. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780805428360 Additional Books for Pastors, Leaders, and Advanced Students 5. Floyd H. Flake, Elaine McCollins Flacke, and Edwin C. Reed. African American Church Management Handbook. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 2005. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780817014858 7. Floyd Massey and Samuel Berry McKinney. Church Administration in the Black Perspective. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 2003. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780817014537 For the official MS Word version of the portfolio and notes, ask your professor to email EBI. The intent of this course is to equip you with the Word of God, to strengthen your character and integrity, and to develop your relational, leadership, and ministry skills. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 1 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 1: Church Administration is an Equipping Ministry Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study the appendixes and chapter 1 in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Explore the resources on the church in the Topical Index in the Jeremiah Study Bible and the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. The process of writing develops neural connections and strengthens the brain. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1 Chapter 1: Why do churches need and deserve good administration? (11-14) 2 Why do leaders need help in administration? (14-18) 3 Why is democratic polity important? (19-21) 4 Why is the primacy of the Holy Spirit important? (22-24) 5 In what ways is the church the people of God? (25-27) 6 What is church administration? (27) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 2 gwoods@socalsem.edu
7 What is church leadership? (27-29) 8 Why do some disdain administration? (29-35) 9 How does church administration involve people and things? (35-37) 10 What is the Jethro-Moses model of administration? (37-41) 11 What is Jesus model of equipping the Apostles? (41-42) 12 What is Paul s equipping ministry approach? (43-44) 13 In what ways is church administration an equipping ministry? (44-48) 14 What is the field of church administration? (48-53) 15 How would you summarize church administration as an equipping ministry? (53-55) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 3 gwoods@socalsem.edu
For Advanced Students 1 What are the key ideas in chapter 1 of Ministry Nuts and Bolts? What lessons did you learn from Pastor Andy? (7-13) 2 What are core values? (20-25) 3 How do core values drive your ministry? (26-28) 4 What is the difference between shared versus unshared values? (29-30) 5 What is the difference between personal versus organizational values? (30-31) 6 What is the difference between actual versus aspirational values? (31-32) 7 What is the difference between single versus multiple values? (32-34) 8 What is the difference between congruent versus incongruent values? (34) 9 What is the difference between good versus bad values? (34-36) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 4 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes Writing journal reflections is an opportunity to experience life change and develop Christian character. Thinking about what you are learning and discussing how to apply it makes learning practical and meaningful. Reflecting on Christian virtues integrity, honesty, self-control, charity, generosity, diligence, persistence, patience, kindness, compassion, courage, and humility is a key component of character development. 1 In light of the Learning Activity Suggestions in Church Administration and the Questions for Thought and Discussion on page 36 in Ministry Nuts and Bolts, and/or the Recommended Resources, what is God teaching you? 2 Review the Appendixes in the textbooks. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, relationships, and ministry? How could you become a more core-values leader? 3 How can your church apply these concepts to equipping and making disciples? How could your church become a more equipping-focused church? How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity for Advanced Students 20 minutes In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, mind-maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. The group activity is an opportunity for students to display their thinking visually. Displaying thinking brings ideas to life and engages the whole learning team in the creative thinking process. Over 80% of adults are visual and relational learners. This is a key component to creativity, collaboration, cooperation, and team leadership. Students learn better together. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 5 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 2: The Purpose of the Church Is to Make Disciples Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study chapter 2 in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points 1 Chapter 2: How does administration help clarify the purpose of the church? (57-59) 2 What is the nature of the church? What is the church like? (60-61) 3 What does a word study on church reveal? (61-62) 4 How is the church related to disciple-making? (63-65) 5 What is the purpose of spiritual gifts? (65-66) 6 What is the mission of the church? (66-68) 7 Why is worship the foundational function of a church? (68) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 6 gwoods@socalsem.edu
8 Why is evangelism a vital function of a church? (68-69) 9 Why is disciple-making (nurture and education) an indispensable function of a church? (69-70) 10 Why is ministry a vital function of a church? (70-71) 11 How do church administrative leaders help members clarify the purpose statement? (71-72) 12 How does the purpose statement determine the church objectives? (72) 13 How do church objectives guide the ministry plan? (72-73) 14 How does the ministry plan determine organization? (73) 15 How would you summarize how church administration exists to enable a church? (73-74) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 7 gwoods@socalsem.edu
For Advanced Students 1 What are the key ideas in chapter 2 of Ministry Nuts and Bolts? What did you learn from Pastor Andy? (37-38) 2 How do you decide or discover the ministry s values? (38-40) 3 How do you audit personal beliefs? What would a perfect ministry look like to you? (40-41) 4 How do you audit corporate beliefs? (41-37) 5 How do you compare and interpret the audit results? (43-44) 6 How do you resolve value differences? (45-47) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 8 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. Be prepared to discuss these applications in class. 1 In light of the Learning Activity Suggestions in Church Administration and the Questions for Thought and Discussion in Ministry Nuts and Bolts, and/or the Recommended Resources, what is God teaching you? What are your core values? 2 Review the Appendixes in the textbooks. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, relationships, and ministry? How could you become a more core-values church? 3 How can your church apply these concepts to equipping and making disciples? How could your church become a more core values-focused church? Group Activity for Advanced Students 20 minutes In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, mind-maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 9 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 3: Ministering by Objectives Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study chapter 3 in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points 1 Chapter 3: What does good administration begin with? (76-77) 2 What are objectives and why are they important? (77-78) 3 How do objectives reflect values? (78) 4 How do objectives direct your efforts? (78-79) 5 How do objectives serve as standards for selecting means? (79-80) 6 How do objectives motivate people? (80-82) 7 What lessons can be learned from Macedonia Baptist Church s experience? (82-83) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 10 gwoods@socalsem.edu
8 How do objectives measure results? (83) 9 What is the beauty of having definite objectives? (83-84) 10 How would you summarize the objective of your church? (84-85) 11 What is the role of the pastor in establishing objectives? (85) 12 What is the role of the church members in establishing objectives? (86-87) 13 How would you summarize the place of objectives in good administration? (87-88) 14 What is your objective for worship? (88) 15 What is your objective for evangelism? (88) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 11 gwoods@socalsem.edu
16 What is your objective for fellowship? (88) 17 What is your objective for discipleship? (88) 18 What is your objective for ministry? (88) For Advanced Students 1 What are the key ideas in chapter 3 of Ministry Nuts and Bolts? What lessons can be learned from Pastor Andy? (48-49) 2 Who is responsible for the construction of a ministry s credo (mission statement)? (49-50) 3 Why is it important to have a written plan? (50-51) 4 How does one determine the number of values? (51-53) 5 How does one determine the actual values? (53-54) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 12 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. 1 In light of the Learning Activity Suggestions in Church Administration and the Questions for Thought and Discussion in Ministry Nuts and Bolts, and/or the Recommended Resources, what is God teaching you? Which credos in appendices A or B did you find helpful in crafting your values credo? How would you summarize your credo? 2 Review the Appendixes in the textbooks. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, relationships, and ministry? How could you become a more objectives-driven leader? 3 How can your church apply these concepts to equipping and making disciples? How could your church become a more objectives-driven church? Group Activity for Advanced Students 20 minutes In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, mind-maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 13 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 4: Developing Church Ministry Plans Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study chapter 4 in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points 1 Chapter 4: What is the goal of administration? (89-90) 2 How is developing a church ministry plan like planning a trip? (90-91) 3 What is a church program? (91) 4 What is the church calendar? (91-92) 5 How does planning lead to progress? (92-93) 6 How does planning build community? (93) 7 How does planning reflect unity? (93) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 14 gwoods@socalsem.edu
8 How does planning develop leaders and bring others to Christ? (93-94) 9 Who should lead in developing a church s ministry plans? (94) 10 Who should the pastor work with in developing the ministry plans? (94) 11 How important is planning? (95) 12 What is basic operational planning? (95-96) 13 What is planning for advance? (96) 14 What is annual planning and long-range planning? (96-97) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 15 gwoods@socalsem.edu
15 What are the three basic principles of annual planning? Why are they important? (97-99) 1 The Church itself is the basic unit 2 All tasks are church tasks 3 Tasks must be planned in relationship to the church s disciplemaking process 16 What is long-range planning? Why is it important? (99-101) 17 How would you summarize developing church ministry plans? (101) For Advanced Students 1 What are the key ideas in chapter 4 of Ministry Nuts and Bolts? What lessons can be learned from Pastor Andy? (61-62) 2 What is the difference between a mission statement and a vision? (62-63) 3 What is the difference between a mission statement and a purpose? (63) 4 Why should a mission statement be broad? (63-64) 5 Why should a mission statement be brief? (64-65) 6 Why should a mission statement be biblical? (65-70) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 16 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. 1 In light of the Learning Activity Suggestions in Church Administration and the Questions for Thought and Discussion in Ministry Nuts and Bolts, and/or the Recommended Resources, what is God teaching you? What is your personal mission statement? What will it take for your ministry to change and do what it s supposed to do? 2 Review the Appendixes in the textbooks. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, relationships, and ministry? How could you become a more core-values leader? 3 How can your church apply these concepts to equipping and making disciples? How could your church become a more core values-focused church? Group Activity for Advanced Students 20 minutes In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, mind-maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 17 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 5: Designing Church Organization Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study chapter 5 in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points 1 Chapter 5: What can we learn from Moses about organization? (103-104) 2 What can we learn from the twelve apostles about organization? (105-108) 3 What is a task oriented definition for organization? (108) 4 What are the four benefits of good organization? (109) 1 2 3 4 5 When is organization needed? (109-110) 6 What are the eight principles of good church organization? (111) 1 2 3 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 18 gwoods@socalsem.edu
4 5 6 7 8 7 Why should organization reflect the church's theology? (111-112) 8 Why should organization lead toward clearly defined goals? (112) 9 Why should organization be as simple as possible? (112-116) 10 Why should organization be flexible? (116-117) 11 Why should organization group similar jobs together? (117) 12 Why should organization match responsibility with authority? (117) 13 Why should organization establish clear guidelines? (117-118) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 19 gwoods@socalsem.edu
14 Why should organization keep congregational authority clear? (118) 15 What did you learn about the church s constitution and bylaws? (118-121) 16 Why should a church be incorporated? (121) 17 What are the nine basic steps to begin a new church? (122-124) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 20 gwoods@socalsem.edu
For Advanced Students 1 What are the key ideas in chapter 5 of Ministry Nuts and Bolts? What lessons can be learned from Pastor Andy? (73-74) 2 Who should develop the mission statement? What are the dangers to be avoided? (74-75) 3 What temptation do leaders have to avoid? Why must preparation precede process? (75-76) 4 What is the potential of a dynamic mission statement? (76) 5 How much time will it take to develop a mission statement? (76-78) 6 What are you supposed to be doing according to the Scriptures? (78-80) 7 What words communicate best with your people? (80-86) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 21 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. 1 In light of the Learning Activity Suggestions in Church Administration and the Questions for Thought and Discussion in Ministry Nuts and Bolts, and/or the Recommended Resources, what is God teaching you? What is your mission statement? 2 Review the Appendixes in the textbooks. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, relationships, and ministry? How could you become a more organized leader? 3 How can your church apply these concepts to equipping and making disciples? How could your church become a more organized church? Group Activity for Advanced Students 20 minutes In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, mind-maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 22 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 6: Administering Volunteers Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study chapter 6 in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points 1 Chapter 6: Why is the church special? (126) 2 Why are people special? What makes human resources special? (127) 3 What makes volunteers special? (128) 4 What makes staff special? (128-129) 5 Why is the pastor s support of volunteers so vital? (129-130) 6 Why should we pray for laborers? (130-131) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 23 gwoods@socalsem.edu
7 Why is discovering potential leaders important? (131-132) 8 Why should potential leaders receive pre-service training? (132) 9 Who should recruit workers for specific positions? (132-133) 10 How should workers be motivated, evaluated, and developed? (133-134) 11 Why is administering the staff of a church important? (134) 12 What does the personnel committee do? (134-136) 13 How can a church develop good communications and appropriate supervision? (136) 14 How should the total membership be viewed and treated? (136-138) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 24 gwoods@socalsem.edu
For Advanced Students 1 What are the key ideas in chapter 6 of Ministry Nuts and Bolts? What lessons can be learned from Pastor Andy? (91-92) 2 Why is each element of a vision important? (92-100) 1 Clarity 2 Challenging people 3 Mental picture 4 Ministry s future 5 Feasibility 6 Critical sense of urgency 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 25 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. 1 In light of the Learning Activity Suggestions in Church Administration and the Questions for Thought and Discussion in Ministry Nuts and Bolts, and/or the Recommended Resources, what is God teaching you? Have you done the vision audit (page 100)? What is your personal vision statement? (100-101) What is your organizational vision statement? (101) What is your departmental vision statement? (101-102) 2 Review the Appendixes in the textbooks. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, relationships, and ministry? How could you become a volunteer-equipping leader? 3 How can your church apply these concepts to equipping and making disciples? How could your church become a volunteer-equipping church? Group Activity for Students 20 minutes Professor will coach students in writing their term papers. Professor will coach students in reviewing for the exam. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 26 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 7: Study Guide for Midterm Exam Name Date Points /100 The midterm exam is worth 100 points. The exam is a review of the key applications to develop long-term memory and experience transformational life change. By reviewing the study guides each year students will be able to refresh their memories and retrieve what they have learned. Applications for Leaders from the Course 1 What are the key applications in Church Administration An Equipping Ministry? 2 What are the key applications in Purpose of Church? 3 What are the key applications in Ministering by Objectives? 4 What are the key applications in Developing Church Ministry Plans? 5 What are the key applications in Designing Church Organization? 6 What are the key applications in Administering Human Resources? 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 27 gwoods@socalsem.edu
7 What are the key applications in The Definition of Core Values? 8 What are the key applications in The Discovery of Core Values? 9 What are the key applications in The Development of Core Values? 10 What are the key applications in The Definition of Mission? 11 What are the key applications in The Development of Mission? Group Activity 60 minutes After the exam, the professor will coach students in working on term papers. Encourage students to debrief and share what they have learned in the course. Discuss how to recruit new students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training. Make a list of prospective students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training. Students are encouraged to invite their pastors, church leaders, friends, and family to the next session. Distribute promotional materials and syllabus for the next courses. Register students and order books for the next course. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 28 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 8: Administering Physical Resources Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study chapter 7 in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points 1 Chapter 7. Why are people more important than things? (140-141) 2 Why are the four major categories of physical resources important? (141-149) 1 Curriculum materials 2 Church supply items 3 Church properties 4 Equipment and furnishings 3 What are several things to consider when considering a church building program? (149-152) 4 What are several things to consider when financing a building program? (152-156) 5 How would you summarize administering physical resources? (156) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 29 gwoods@socalsem.edu
For Advanced Students 1 What are the key ideas in chapter 7 of Ministry Nuts and Bolts? How are a mission statement and a vision statement both sourced in God? (103-104) How are a mission statement and a vision both future focused? (104-105) How are a mission statement and a vision both direction oriented? (105-106) How are a mission statement and a vision both function directed? (106) 2 What is a vision statement? (106-107) 1 Definition 2 Application 3 Length 4 Purpose 5 Activity 6 Source 7 Order 8 Coherence 9 Focus 10 Effect 3 How should you develop and communicate a vision statement? (112) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 30 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes Writing journal reflections is an opportunity to experience life change and develop Christian character. Thinking about what you are learning and discussing how to apply it makes learning practical and meaningful. Reflecting on Christian virtues integrity, honesty, self-control, charity, generosity, diligence, persistence, patience, kindness, compassion, courage, and humility is a key component of character development. 1 In light of the Learning Activity Suggestions in Church Administration and the Questions for Thought and Discussion in Ministry Nuts and Bolts, and/or the Recommended Resources, what is God teaching you about your mission and vision? 2 Review the Appendixes in the textbooks. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, relationships, and ministry? How could you become a more core-values leader? 3 How can your church apply these concepts to equipping and making disciples? How could your church become a more core values-focused church? Group Activity for Advanced Students 20 minutes In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, mind-maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 31 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 9: Administering Financial Resources Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study chapter 8 in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points 1 Chapter 8: Why is administering financial resources important? (158-159) 2 What is the definition of financial resources? (159-160) 3 What are the ten administrative responsibilities regarding money? Why are they important? (160-175) 1 Develop adequate perspective about money 2 Develop a budget 3 Anticipate sources of income 4 Secure commitment to support the budget 5 Use orderly plans for receiving the money 6 Systematize the counting and banking 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 32 gwoods@socalsem.edu
7 Record monies received 8 Use standard procedures for purchasing 9 Use accounting and auditing procedures 10 Report to the church 4 What are the six steps to be followed in ministry-action budgeting? (163-168) 1 Prepare Ministry Proposals 2 Evaluate Ministry Proposals 3 Prepare the Budget 4 Present the Budget to the Church 5 Promote the Budget 6 Report the Budget 5 What temptation needs to be avoided? (166) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 33 gwoods@socalsem.edu
For Advanced Students 6 What are the key ideas in chapter 8 of Ministry Nuts and Bolts? What lessons can be learned from Pastor Andy? (115) 7 Why is it the responsibility of the point person to craft the vision? (116-118) 8 What is the role of the others on the ministry team? (118-119) 9 Why is expanding the mission statement the best way to develop a powerful vision statement? (119-120) 10 What are the next steps to developing a vision statement? (120-121) 11 What is God s vision statement for Israel? (122) 12 What is Martin Luther King Jr. s Vision for America? (122-124) 13 What is the pastor s vision for each church below? (124-130) 1 Lakeview Community Church 2 Saddleback Community Church 3 Crossroads Community Church 4 Willow Creek Community Church 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 34 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. 1 In light of the Learning Activity Suggestions in Church Administration and the Questions for Thought and Discussion in Ministry Nuts and Bolts, and/or the Recommended Resources, what is God teaching you about mission statements? 2 Review the Appendixes in the textbooks. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, relationships, and ministry? How could you become a more core-values leader? 3 How can your church apply these concepts to equipping and making disciples? How could your church become a more core values-focused church? Group Activity for Advanced Students 20 minutes In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, mind-maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 35 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 10: Providing Administrative Control Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study chapter 9 in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points 1 Chapter 9: How can a church give direction to its activities in ways that keep the activities on track toward the disciple-making process? (177-180) 2 Humanly speaking, who should control in a church? How can the church calendar, constitution, and organizational charts serve as a ministry control tool? (181-184) 3 What controls will help guide church staff and volunteers? (184) 4 How can financial forms provide necessary controls? (184-196) 5 Why should church finances be audited regularly (3-5 years)? (196-199) 6 Why should the church s work be done decently and in order? (199) 7 How would you summarize administrative control in a church? (200) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 36 gwoods@socalsem.edu
For Advanced Students 8 What are the key ideas in chapter 9 of Ministry Nuts and Bolts? What lessons could be learned from Pastor Andy? (135-136) 9 How is a strategy different from a plan? (136-137) 10 Why must a strategy have a mission? (137-139) 11 Why must a strategy involve a process? (139-141) 12 Why must a strategy ask the question, How will this church accomplish its disciple-making mission? (141-142) 13 What is your personal strategy? (142) 14 What is your congregational strategy? (142-143) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 37 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. 1 In light of the Learning Activity Suggestions in Church Administration and the Questions for Thought and Discussion in Ministry Nuts and Bolts, and/or the Recommended Resources, what is God teaching you? What is your personal strategy? (142) What is your church s strategy? (142-143) 2 Review the Appendixes in the textbooks. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, relationships, and ministry? How could you become a more strategic leader? 3 How can your church apply these concepts to equipping and making disciples? How could your church become a more strategic church? Group Activity for Advanced Students 20 minutes In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, mind-maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 38 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 11: Basic Skills for Effective Administration Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study chapter 10 in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points 1 Chapter 10: Why are leaders important? (202-203) 2 How do leaders earn a following? (203) 3 What are the basic skills of leadership? (203-204) 4 What are the thirteen essential skills for effective leadership? (204-206) 1 Planning 2 Initiating 3 Promotion 4 Organizing 5 Delegating 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 39 gwoods@socalsem.edu
6 Directing 7 Motivating 8 Supervising 9 Performing 10 Controlling 11 Evaluating 12 Communicating 13 Representing 5 What are the leader s sources of strength? (221-223) 6 How would you summarize the basic skills for effective administration? (223-225) 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 40 gwoods@socalsem.edu
For Advanced Students 7 What are the key ideas in chapter 10 of Ministry Nuts and Bolts? What lessons could be learned from Pastor Andy? (145-146) 8 What is the importance of each step in developing a disciple-making strategy? (146) 1 Articulating the mission statement 2 Dividing the mission statement into strategic goals 3 Envisioning your mission statement 4 Determining the number of steps to accomplish the mission 5 Matching each step with its goal 6 Developing a strategic action for each strategic goal 9 What church strategies might prove helpful to your church? (153-160) 1 Willow Creek Community Church 2 Saddleback Community Church 3 Pantego Bible Church 4 Evangelical Free Church 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 41 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. 1 In light of the Learning Activity Suggestions in Church Administration and the Questions for Thought and Discussion in Ministry Nuts and Bolts, and/or the Recommended Resources, what is God teaching you? 2 Review the Appendixes in the textbooks. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, relationships, and ministry? How could you become a more strategic leader? 3 How can your church apply these concepts to equipping and making disciples? How could your church become a more core values-focused church? Group Activity for Advanced Students 20 minutes In small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, mind-maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 42 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 12: Ten Commandments for Supervisors Name Date Points /50 Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions 60 minutes Study the Appendixes in Church Administration and Ministry Nuts and Bolts. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points 1 What are the key ideas of the Decalogue for Supervisors? (242-246) 1 Thou shalt establish and maintain adequate communication 2 Thou shalt set clear and reasonable deadlines 3 Thou shalt check appropriately on progress 4 Thou shalt make needed help available 5 Thou shalt encourage workers to seek help 6 Thou shalt develop solutionminded workers 7 Thou shalt attack problems, not people 8 Thou shalt time guidance for optimum good 9 Thou shalt avoid trivia 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 43 gwoods@socalsem.edu
10 Thou shalt learn from mistakes 2 What are the eight keys to Keeping Communication Open? (246-250) 1 Decide to be a communicating person 2 Study communication 3 Learn the process of communication 4 Distinguish what you support from what you know 5 Try to choose direct words 6 Develop your learnability 7 See people as individuals 8 Solve a potential problem as it arises For Advanced Students 1 What are the key ideas in Ministry Nuts and Bolts? What lessons did you learn? 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 44 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Journal Reflections and Applications 40 minutes As you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. 1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? Promises you need to hold on to? Relationships you need to work on? Resolutions you need to make? Sins you need to confess? Things you need to be thankful for? Truths you need to believe? Lessons you need to share with others? 2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others? 3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity for Students 20 minutes Professor will coach students in preparing for student presentations by creating illustrations, charts, or visuals. Students are encouraged to invite pastors, church leaders, friends, and family to session 13 to watch student presentations. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 45 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 13: Student Presentations and Term Papers Student Presentations Name Date Points /100 Contribute to a group or individual presentation on a chapter in one of the textbooks. This group project can be a PowerPoint presentation, dramatic skit, role-play, charts, or drawings (15-20 minutes). This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and teamwork skills essential to effective teaching and servant-leadership. The presentations are an opportunity for students to learn to work together. Students benefit from group interaction as they communicate, cooperate, and collaborate. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience and confidence. Students learn best in professional learning communities. Term Paper Name Date Points /150 Type a 10- to 15-page term paper or booklet titled Applications for Leaders from Church Administration based on the textbooks, online articles, course notes, and other sources. Be sure to footnote all the ideas, paraphrases, and direct quotes in your paper, whether from books or the Internet. Text should be double-spaced. Font should be Times New Roman 12. Begin with an introduction and conclude with an application or call for commitment. Include illustrations and charts. This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and writing skills essential to effective servantleadership. Writing is a vital skill in ministry. The term paper is an opportunity for students to enhance their writing skills. The term paper is where students collect the ideas of mentors in books to fully develop and utilize them. Students multiply their ministry as they communicate what they are learning to family, friends, and those they minister to in written form. Writing helps clarify ideas. Studies indicate that students benefit from the opportunity to both write and speak in formal settings. Evaluated writing is a key component of learning, communicating, and leading. Group Activity for Students 20 minutes Professor will coach students in preparing for and improving student presentations. Professor will coach students in reviewing for the final exam. Professor will coach students in revising the term paper. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 46 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Session 14: Study Guide for the Final Exam Name Date Points /100 The final exam is worth 100 points. The exam is a review of the key applications to develop long-term memory and experience transformational life change. By reviewing the study guides each year students will be able to refresh their memories and retrieve what they have learned. Applications for Leaders from the Course 1 What are the key applications in Administering Physical Resources? 2 What are the key applications in Administering Financial Resources? 3 What are the key applications in Providing Administrative Control? 4 What are the key applications in Basic Skills for Effective Administration? 5 What are the key applications in The Definition of Vision, Part 1? 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 47 gwoods@socalsem.edu
6 What are the key applications in The Definition of Vision, Part 2? 7 What are the key applications in The Development of Vision? 8 What are the key applications in The Definition of Strategy? 9 What are the key applications in The Development of a Strategy? 10 What are the key applications in Appendix: Decalogue for Supervisors? 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 48 gwoods@socalsem.edu
Course Evaluation and Debriefing 1 What made the course awesome for you? What learning activities did you enjoy most? What assignments were most helpful? How did this course help you experience life transformation? 2 How have you applied what you learned during this course? What difference is it making? How did this course strengthen your relationship with Jesus and fellow believers? Group Activity 60 minutes Encourage students to debrief and share what they have learned in the course. Discuss how to recruit new students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training. Make a list of prospective students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training. Students are encouraged to invite their pastors, church leaders, and friends to the next course. Distribute promotional materials and syllabus for the next courses. Register students and order books for the next course. Transfer of Credits to Southern California Seminary Transfer Credits: To transfer credits from Equip Biblical Institute to Southern California Seminary, students must present a complete portfolio. The portfolio consists of the questions, journal reflections, term papers, and exams for each course. Upon successful completion of the courses, students may transfer up to 66 units into the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. If the portfolio for a course is not complete, the credits may not be transferable. Transformational Learning Tip: By reviewing this portfolio once a year as part of a commitment to life change you will exponentially increase your memory and ability to apply this material to your life, family, and ministry. Based on best practices for learning and neural science key concepts are repeated in multiple courses to support the life-long learning process. 2014 Equip Biblical Institute 49 gwoods@socalsem.edu