Seminar Format

Seminar I

 

Status Page Sem I

 

Seminar II

 

Status Page Sem II

Registration

Graduate Credits

Projects at UST

Contact Us

Maps & Directions

FAQ's

St. Mary's Chapel Tour

Certification Program in Church Business Administration

NACBA - Seminar II-A & II-B

Scheduled Topics

The Saint Paul Seminary

School of Divinity Grounds

 

Legal and Tax Matters

Legal Counsel and Lawsuits; Liability-Mandated Reporting; Copyright Laws; Incorporation; Taxes; Unrelated Business Income; Zoning; Contributions; Resources; Recent Changes/Current Issues; Child Protection Policies, Mediation & Arbitration, Legal Audits

 

Theology & Ethics of Church Administration

Administration as Ministry and Mission; The Church as Business; Church Polity and Denominational Structures; Ethics; Cultural Perspective and Diversity

 

Christian Perspectives and Theology of the Church

Theology of the Church; Ecumenical Perspective; Mission and Ministry of Christ's Church; Theological Method

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Strategic Planning

Strategies for Church Growth; Management Theory and Practice; Strategic/Long Range/Operation Planning; Vision and Mission Statements; Goals and Objectives; Measurable Outcomes; Implementation

 

Financial Management

Reporting Process; Accounting Process; Contribution Accounting; Fund Accounting; Cash Management (fiduciary management); Annual Review/Audit; Internal Audit; Long Range Budgeting; Investment Strategy, Policies and Procedures; Capital Improvement Funding; Financial Software; Internal Controls and Risk Management; Budgeting

 

Stewardship of Self

Time Analysis; Time Wasters; Stress Management (self-care, burnout, fitness); Daily/Weekly/Yearly Planning; Time Habits and Motivation; Ministry of Interruption; Prioritizing