Managing religion: the management of Christian religious and faith-based organizations [electronic resource] : Volume 1: Internal Relationships /
Torry, M.author.
This two-volume work explores the management of religious and faith-based organizations. Each chapter offers a discussion of the earliest Christian organizations based on New Testament evidence; a study of managing faith-based organizations; and an exploration of secular management theory in relation to the management of faith-based organizations.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; Notes on Sources; Notes on Terminology; 1 The Christian Religion and Its Organizations; 2 Secular Management Theory; 3 Managing Story and Culture; 4 Managing Members and Volunteers; 5 Managing Strategy; 6 Managing Groups; 7 Managing Governance; 8 Managing Christian Clergy; Bibliography; Index of Biblical Texts; Name Index; Subject Index
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
This two-volume work explores the management of religious and faith-based organizations. Each chapter offers a discussion of the earliest Christian organizations based on New Testament evidence; a study of managing faith-based organizations; and an exploration of secular management theory in relation to the management of faith-based organizations.
Religious institutions
Organization.
Management.
Christianity.
Nonprofit organizations.
Religion and sociology.