Course Description:
Organizational structures and strategies of
contemporary churches are examined. Key
topics include denominations and their
influence on local bodies, independent
church organization, reporting and
accountability in church organizations,
staffing the church, and the congregation's
role in church organization.
Course Goals and Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students
will:
1. Be exposed to the common organizational
structures of contemporary Christian
churches.
2. Have read and discussed the
organizational structure of the first
Christian churches;
3. Understand the impact of denominations on
the structure of local churches;
4. Be exposed to emerging models of church
organization, especially in
non-denominational churches;
5. Understand the role of authority and
accountability in church staffing;
6. Develop a model of their "ideal" church
organization. |
