Church Administration

As with any organization, a local church has needs related to conducting business, caring for facilities, stewarding resources, and managing personnel.

Events

Church Health

2018 State Conference on Evangelism & Church Health

Make plans to join us January 29-30 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock for the 2018 State Conference on Evangelism + Church Health. More information coming soon!
Jan 29, 2018

Articles

Church Health

Why Providing Ministers with an Expense Account is a Best Practice

One of the most essential, yet often overlooked, elements of a good compensation structure for church employees is an accountable reimbursement plan, a.k.a. an expense account.
July 13, 2017
Church Health

What Will the New Overtime Regulations Mean for Your Church?

In May 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor announced revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This act has direct ramifications for many ABSC churches.
October 12, 2016
Church Health

Pastor: What to Put on Your Resume

Pastor: What to Put On Your ResumePosted on Joe McKeever’s blog on June 1, 2010 During the years I served as director of missions for...

August 16, 2016
Church Health

9 Core Values to Shape Student Ministry

The “faith” of most teenagers in the church is *Moral Therapeutic Deism. At Southwestern, we prepare ministers who will give teenagers the antidote to that tragic perspective.
July 15, 2015
Church Health

Putting an End to the War

Did you get a visual image when you read the title of this article? You might think I am thinking of all of the unrest in the Middle East, but I am referring to a most unpleasant war that has paralyzed too many of our churches too long…Worship Wars.
July 15, 2015
Church Health

The 80% Rule of Thumb-Handout

Lack of space can be a major obstacle to church growth and health.
June 10, 2015

Resources

Church Health

Ministry Safe Flyer

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Generation Revitalization

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Ministry Safe Bulletin

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Ministry Safe Postcard

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Building Essentials - Issues that Affect Church Health

This is a summary of space issues that can affect a church's health.
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Church Health

Building Essentials Principles and Observations Concerning Space Issues

This is a list of factors to consider before building.
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