Church Administration provides the framework that enables the church to function effectively.

Roles:

1. Understand church administration guidelines.

2. Carry out responsibilities related to the administrative tasks required for

the effective operation of the church.

3. Select team members who will enable the church to pursue church administration goals effectively.

Responsibilities

_ Encourage, track, and report attendance to the Church Office, and to Membership Caring and Retention Group..

_ Organize programs for regular weekly and special meetings.

_ Promote fellowship among church members.

The Ideal Church Bulletin

_ Maybe more than just a fold over

_ Provides news of the church, its members, and the church

_ Informs church members of upcoming programs

_ Reports the highlights of various church meetings

_ Encourages fellowship

How does the church bulletin support effective church administration?

_ Provides news of the church, our members, and information for guests

_ Informs members of upcoming programs, members’ anniversaries and birthdays

_ Reports the highlights of the Leadership and Ministry Meetings

_ Fosters fellowship by promoting church activities and sharing information about members

_ Include regular features that provide church members with news on Church and committee activities and Membership development information

_ Use photos of church members and events to stimulate reader interest.

_ Feature as many members as possible throughout the year.

_ Position headings, text, and pictures in a visually pleasing manner.

_ Publish the church bulletin on a regular schedule.

_ Keep costs low by producing the bulletin on a photocopier

– Sending the church bulletin to members by e-mail and/or producing an online version

What are sources of information for the church bulletin?

_ Church board members and committee chairs

_ Other members and family members

_ News items from local paper about member’s promotions, honors, activities

What characteristics should you consider when selecting church administration team members?

Team Member Characteristics

_ Attention to detail

_ Thorough knowledge of the church policies regarding church administration

_ Organizational skills

_ Understanding of logistics

_ Communication and writing skills

_ Design and/or publishing experience

_ Computer skills

_ Create a sense of ownership by involving them in the planning process.

_ Regularly acknowledge their efforts and accomplishments.

_ Show that you value their input by asking for and incorporating their suggestions.

_ Provide them with challenging tasks.

_ Explain how their duties and tasks contribute to church, the community and their own personal growth.