Church Administration

Church Administration

Core Competencies

CERTIFICATION SEMINAR 1 CURRICULUM

1.1PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (8 hours)

1.1aEmployment Law

1.1bADA - Family Medical Leave

1.1cDefinition of Roles & Duties

1.1dSupervision – Performance Reviews

1.1eSearch, Interview, Hire, Evaluate

1.1fBackground Checks - Physical Drug Test

1.1gTermination

1.1hCompensation & Benefits – Recognition

1.1iPersonnel Policies & Procedures

1.1jSexual Harassment

1.1kContractual Agreements for Employment

1.1lWorkers’ Compensation

1.1mOSHA

1.1nUnemployment Compensation

1.2STAFF DEVELOPMENT (6 hours)

1.2aTeam Building/Development - Mission

1.2bImproving Staff Performance – System Theory

1.2cPaid and Unpaid Staff

1.2dInterpersonal Relations

1.2eCommunication, Conflict Resolution

1.2fSupervisory Development

1.2gAccountability

1.3CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP (3 hours)

1.3aOrganizational Structure (committee, ministry team, task force, boards, councils, etc.)

1.3bDiscernment & Development of Gifts & Talents (gift discovery, interview, training, supervision)

1.3cPrinciple of Effective Meetings

1.3dVolunteer/Servant Leader recruitment, screening and management

1.4THEOLOGY OF STEWARDSHIP (4 hours)

1.4aStewardship Promotions and Follow-Up

1.4bBiblical Basis

1.4cStewardship Education

1.4dPlanned Giving

1.5OFFICE MANAGEMENT (2 hours)

1.5aSupplies & Purchasing

1.5bEfficiency – Workflow

1.5cOffice Technology (e-mail, voice mail, copiers, equipment)

1.5dHospitality (telephone, etiquette, reception)

1.5eSafety & Security of Personnel

1.5fProfessionalism (confidentiality, image)

1.5gArchiving

1.6INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (4 hours)

1.6aOverview of Computer Systems (hardware, software, e-mail, Internet, links)

1.6bLiteracy & Resources

1.6cAcquisitions (leasing vs. purchasing)

1.6dPublic Relations (including crisis mgmt, marketing, advertising promo, newsletter, etc.)

1.7PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (6 hours)

1.7aProperty Risk Management

1.7bCustodial Management (purchasing & supplies)

1.7cMaintenance

1.7dSpace Utilization

1.7eEnergy Conservation & Recycling

1.7fSecurity & Safety

1.7gInsurance

1.7hNew Construction and Renovation

1.7iOperational Cost Analysis

1.7jGrounds and Parking

1.7kVehicles

1.7lBidding & Contracts

1.7mOutsourcing

CERTIFICATION SEMINAR 2 CURRICULUM

2.1STRATEGIC PLANNING (6 hours)

2.1aStrategies for Church Growth

2.1bManagement Theory & Practice

2.1cStrategic/Long Range/Operation Planning

2.1dVision and Mission Statements

2.1eGoals and Objectives

2.1fMeasurable Outcomes

2.1gImplementation

2.1hUnderstanding Culture and Change

2.2FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (8 hours)

2.2aReporting Process

2.2bAccounting Process

2.2cContribution Accounting

2.2dFund Accounting

2.2eCash Management (fiduciary management)

2.2fAnnual Review/Audit

2.2gInternal Audit

2.2hLongRange Budgeting

2.2iInvestment Strategy, Policies & Procedures

2.2jCapital Improvement Funding

2.2kFinancial Software

2.2lInternal Controls

2.2mBudgeting

2.3STEWARDSHIP OF SELF (3 hours)

2.3aTime Analysis

2.3bTime Wasters

2.3cStress Management

2.3dDaily/Weekly/Yearly Planning

2.3eTime Habits & Motivation

2.3fMinistry of Interruption

2.3gPrioritizing

2.4LEGAL AND TAX MATTERS (8 hours)

2.4aLegal Counsel & Lawsuits

2.4bLiability – Mandated Reporting

2.4cCopyright Laws

2.4dIncorporation

2.4eTaxes

2.4fUnrelated Business Income

2.4gZoning

2.4hContributions

2.4iResources

2.4jRecent Changes/Current Issues

2.5CHRISITIAN PERSPECTIVES & THEOLOGY OF CHURCH (3 hours)

2.5aMajor theological Traditions

2.5bTheological Method

2.5cTheology of the Church

2.5dEcumenical Perspective (sacramental, reformed, conventional)

2.5eMission of Christ’s Church

2.5fMission and Ministry

2.6THEOLOGY OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATION (4 hours)

2.6aAdministration as Ministry/Mission

2.6bThe Church as Business

2.6cChurch Polity & Denominational Structures

2.6dEthics