Is the Church a Business

IS THE CHURCH A BUSINESS? PRESENTED BY DR. JUDY J. STAMEY CBA ASSOCIATES TRAINING FORT WORTH, TX

THEOLOGY OF CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IS

A SCIENCE: ______

AN ART______

A GIFT ______

A CALL______THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS

Basic Tenets Common to Business and Religion – New Models for Church Administration - Knudson

Business

1. Its products, its commodities, its services are significant and important.

2. Interpersonal relationships are important.

3. The projection of corporate image is essential.

4. Goals are significant.

5. A structured concept of values is instrumental in meeting goals.

6. The world has a future of promise and hope.

Religion/Church

1. Faith in God is of vital significance.

2. The development of interpersonal relationships through fellowship is basic.

3. An institutional structure lends credibility to the cause of religion.

4. Goals are necessary and important.

5. A system of values is crucial.

6. Lives should be dedicated to an enduring hope. 2 3 4