Managing the Church?: Order And Organization In A Secular Age: v. 1 (Lincoln Studies in Religion and Society)

ISBN 10: 1841270628 / ISBN 13: 9781841270623

Published by Sheffield Academic Press, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Managing the Church?: Order And Organization In A Secular Age: v. 1 (Lincoln Studies in Religion and Society)
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841270628
• ISBN 13: 9781841270623
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

How do churches and other religious organizations attempt to order themselves in a secular age? Is a theocracy possible within a democracy? To what extent should churches borrow 'management-speak' and techniques from business? This book explores the key issues, and critiques some of the main models of management that have recently been imported into churches. Anyone interested in what the 21st century holds for the structure of Christian churches will find this book instructive and thought-provoking.

About the Author

The Very Reverend Professor Martyn Percy was until recently The Dean of Christ Church Oxford. Previously he was Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon, in Oxfordshire. He is the author of a number of books and learned articles including The Humble Church, Untamed Gospels and Clergy: the Origin of Species. His wife is also an ordained theologian. He has two daughters and a dog.