Church Administration, 3rd Edition Creating Efficiency for Effective Ministry

Church Administration has given churches in religious nonprofits a guide to the business of ministry. Filled with practical advice that has been trusted for nearly a decade, the second edition of Church Administration has provided practical information that has assisted churches and organizations in the practical decision-making that allows the organization to flourish for years to come.  

In the post-Covid world, church administration has changed drastically from the proper implementation of social media and an overall digital presence to the normalcy of the inclusion of the office of executive pastor. This third edition seeks to not only update numbers that have changed over the years, but also provide more insight into an already valuable resource. 

Robert H. Welch is retired Professor of Administration and Hugh Seborn Simpson Chair of Administration in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and retired chairman of the Christian Education Division and professor of Church Administration at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  

Dr. Jody Dean’s (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) research has focused on ministry leadership specifically in the area of church administration, discipleship, and risk management.