Description
Most pastors don't go into ministry because they love risk management and balancing budgets and writing human resource policies. And yet each of these things, plus more, is part of a pastor's day-to-day life while leading a church. Neglecting these routine tasks can lead a church into troubled waters, but dealing with them head-on frees up a pastor's time and energy do what he/she really enjoys: spiritual shepherding. Taking Care of Business helps pastors plan for, implement and delegate the administrative responsibilities of running a church, including: Creating and Managing Budgets, Safety and Risk Management, Day-to-Day Operations. After surveying hundreds of pastors, asking them what they wish they'd learned in seminary but didn't, "practical stuff" was the overwhelming answer. Practical Stuff for Pastors is a series of how-to guides dedicated to topics like how to manage a team, keep a building running, defuse conflicts, and more. Full of tips, recommendations, and strategies to equip pastors for running a church on the days between Sundays, these handbooks are valuable tools pastors will reference again and again.