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TN4 Advice for all church administrators

First published on this website in July 2001 and last updated in July 2011

Words: 1200
Size: 143 kB
Categories: Administration

Synopsis

An explanation of ten creative concepts which lie at the heart of good administration in churches.

  1. Get your theology straight!
  2. Ask the question 'Why?'
  3. Make lists
  4. List priorities
  5. Put yourself in other people's shoes
  6. Watch the second line
  7. Keep all three tenses in mind
  8. Be realistic about your resources
  9. Do not be frightened to plan
  10. Aim for simplicity.

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Monday 25 July 2011 11:45:33 am

John Truscott

These notes have been updated in July 2011 with minor alterations to the text.

Friday 31 December 2010 9:48:06 am

cherry phillips

Hi there!

Thank you for giving me confidence in the decision made to appoint me as Parish Administrator- having read your synopsis I can see now why I was chosen. Also to be reminded not to take 'blocking' to heart and to stay strong! (No real probs so far though)

It's good to have online support!

Cherry

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