<p> IS THE CHURCH A BUSINESS? PRESENTED BY DR. JUDY J. STAMEY CBA ASSOCIATES TRAINING FORT WORTH, TX </p><p>THEOLOGY OF CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION</p><p>CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IS</p><p>A SCIENCE: ______</p><p>AN ART______</p><p>A GIFT ______</p><p>A CALL______THE CHURCH AS A BUSINESS</p><p>Basic Tenets Common to Business and Religion – New Models for Church Administration - Knudson</p><p>Business</p><p>1. Its products, its commodities, its services are significant and important.</p><p>2. Interpersonal relationships are important.</p><p>3. The projection of corporate image is essential.</p><p>4. Goals are significant.</p><p>5. A structured concept of values is instrumental in meeting goals.</p><p>6. The world has a future of promise and hope.</p><p>Religion/Church </p><p>1. Faith in God is of vital significance.</p><p>2. The development of interpersonal relationships through fellowship is basic.</p><p>3. An institutional structure lends credibility to the cause of religion.</p><p>4. Goals are necessary and important.</p><p>5. A system of values is crucial.</p><p>6. Lives should be dedicated to an enduring hope. 2 3 4</p>