This course will provide a healthy foundation for church administration. It seeks to prepare students to understand organizational structure. Organizational structure is a divine concept; for from the beginning of time, God has instituted order. Success in ministry, therefore, depends upon the willingness to invite and produce the structure.
GENERAL OVERVIEW This course is a basic overview of church administration. It highlights the general practices of the inner functions of the church and its ministries. This course is aimed at providing a model for ministry to function and fulfill its God-given mission in a well-organized manner.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students will be briefed on best church administrative practices.
Students will learn about church job descriptions.
Student will develop knowledge concerning ministry of administrations
Student will acquainted with the responsibilities of the executive ministry team.
Student will be directed to understand: the Ministry of Music, Ministry of Evangelism and Outreach, Ministry of Fellowship Enrichment, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Helps.
Student will be acquainted with additional ministerial alliances that stand-up church administration.
Student will be briefed on fundraising strategies.
COURSE TEXT(S) AND RESOURCES (MATERIALS) 1) Official Manual of the Church of God In Christ, Howard Clinebell 2011 2) Bible – King James Version only needed as textbook (optional-other versions may be used by student) Optional Resources 3) Comprehensive Administrative Training Manual, Organizational & Management Strategies For 21st Century Ministry Leaders, Karen D. Reid
COURSE POLICIES The instructor will adhere to all C. H. Mason Jurisdiction Institute policies pertaining to attendance, make-up tests, auditing, etc. Students are expected to be familiar with these policies. Any absenteeism, late assignments, etc. must be cleared (in advance) with the instructor. Where attendance is expected you must be present for at least 90% of the class to be counted as present. You are allowed (2) two absences. It is extremely important for you to attend class, stay current with the material, and actively participate to benefit from this course. You will be responsible for and tested on both the text and lecture material. If miss a class, it is your responsibility to request and obtain information/material given (e.g., announcements, notes, schedule modifications, etc.) from a classmate. In addition, class sessions may not be photographed, audio, or video recorded by student(s). Technology may only be used for note taking and course related activities during class. Students violating this will be dismissed from class. If you require an exception/accommodation regarding use of technology, please discuss your situation with your instruction who will present to the Dean for approval.
COURSE PROCEDURE This course will be taught using multiple instructional methods, primarily virtual conference lectures. Virtual conference lectures will be used to introduce important topics and highlight specific content within each chapter. Additional instructional methods will include lecture with PowerPoint, case study with group discussion, oral presentation with an associated critical discussion/real-time application, and video discussion. Typically, chapters will be introduced via lecture format and incorporate interpretive discussions. Following the lecture presentation, students will complete homework and engage in further study online using the primary literature to further illustrate the topic and expand learning.
Typical class outline:
Announcements with students (Question and Answers-Q&A)
Chapter/Lesson Introduction
Lecture/Video
Student Participation – Discussion
Lecture/Video
Student Participation – Discussion
Announcements, Reminders, Student Q & A, and Student Assignment.
Lectures will be presented by PowerPoint; student interactions may be focused in one- on-one or small group discussions. *Assignments will be delivered and completed online. Lectures are geared toward real-time application of personnel, organization, and supervision.
ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE PREPARATION Successfully students usually devote a minimum of (8) eight hours per week to study and prepare. Readiness to learn means that you are prepared to discuss the content, its practical relevance and real-time application. I have found that successful students:
Read assigned material before class.
Actively participate in class discussions and other relevant thought-provoking questions.
Review online content prior to completing assignments.
Use the schema below to interpret point’s calculation for assignments.
*FINAL: Comprehensive questions over materials read and/or studied.
**SPECIAL NOTE: I reserve the right to change the content of this syllabus as circumstances dictate to enhance, extend, and deepen your learning potential.
