Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration Exp Rev Edition by unknown

by Unknown

Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration by Unknown [Baker Books,...

Genres: Leadership, Business, Theology, Nonfiction, Reference

Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

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Reviews

[Greg Baughman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really mixed bag. Some articles are great, some, not so much. Generally, the first article in each section is a theological overview of the subject (often a missed step) and subsequent chapters are practical out-workings (often helpful). After each major article are several smaller ones of a page or so. These are usually helpful. Some of this book is quite dated. At the end of the day, I probably can't really properly review this book until I've seen some of these things in practice, though I suspect I'll use this as a resource for certain practical matters in the future.

[Mike Jorgensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't think there is anything that will make me love a handbook on management and administration, however this is a strong effort. I think it is helpful, concise, and comprehensive although not a fun book to sit and read straight through. I will definitely keep it on my shelf for many years to come, but still find the material to be dry and uninteresting albeit necessary.

[Katie Mason · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this mostly because it annoyed me that I had to buy it for a class and never read it. There's some useful stuff in there, but it's also very dated. On the plus side, even though it's dated, it affirms female pastors. We definitely need more leadership books that do that.

[Dan Absalonson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was thorough and has a lot of great helpful information, along with a lot of stories or essays from experienced people at the end of each chapter. A great resource to use to look up info for specific ministry topics in the years to come.

[David Leto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Handbook

Very informational and is a basic handbook for church government. I am sure I will refer to this many times in the future.

[Jon Coupal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great reference material for pastors.

[Michael Vincent · Rating 3 out of 5]

A helpful resource on a variety of practical and important topics concerning church ministry. Some encouraging words from veterans pastors and administrators. Trustees, Deacons and Elders would gain from many sections of the work. A bit dated now, with the advance in technology, but many biblical principles and passages discussed about ministry. It took me at least eight years to get through it, with a few topics not as important for me to get input, but overall a good resource for pastors and those involved in ministry.

[Brian Reagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

If there would have been any one text I would have wanted when I began full-time located church work it would have been this one. Every topic imaginable is covered, with enough detail to equip you, not so much that you are bored or overwhelmed, and with sufficient resource references to aid in the pursuit and attainment of more comprehensive knowledge.
A superb book that should be in every pastor's/church leader's library.

[Benjamin Aurich · Rating 2 out of 5]

+ Vast amount of information
- Can be overly technical and overbearing (especially reading cover-to-cover)
+ Diversity of writers
- Writers sometimes contradicted each other
+ Gives information on topics otherwise not taught in the church/seminary
- Sometimes gives into the "church as a business" model
* Decent reference tool to have on your shelf, terrible book to be forced to read cover-to-cover

[Caleb Gibson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good read! I used to never believe that I could read 500+ page books. It always seemed impossible until I realized how you separate the readings. This is more of a text-book for colleges, but I really got a lot of advice for how to encourage volunteers, how to hire staff, how to spend money, and conduct fundraisers. This book contains it all.

[Dave Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has been a great book on perspectives in church leadership. I'd highly recommend for anyone involved in or considering church leadership positions.

[Daniel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bleh.

[Greg Davenport · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good stuff for pastors (new ones mostly)

[Yoel Ben David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not helpful in many parts for people tside the usa. Otherwise quite good.

[Isaiah Jesch · Rating 3 out of 5]

We were assigned this book for a class I took in my undergraduate work. It was a good resource, though I didn't find anything groundbreaking in it.

[Miss Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best comprehensive books that shed insight on leadership and administration in the church.

[William Chamberlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recommend this book for anyone leading and orginzation

[Syeda Shah]

i want to read this book for my assaignment