224 Administration & Polity

from $75.00

Administration & Polity

Instructor:

Rev. Jodie Flessner and TBD

Course Description:

This course focuses on the importance of developing competency as an administrator in a United Methodist congregation.

Course Objectives:

Students will be able to

  • Articulate a Biblical and theological understanding of polity.

  • Understand and explain the polity of The United Methodist Church, including conferencing, oversight, and discipline.

  • Articulate the nature of stewardship Biblically and theologically.

  • Identify techniques and develop skills as effective administrators of local churches, including financial management.

Required Texts:

Laceye Warner, The Method of our Mission

Lovett Weems, Leadership in the Wesleyan Spirit

Reference:

2024 Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church

Registration:

Administration & Polity

Instructor:

Rev. Jodie Flessner and TBD

Course Description:

This course focuses on the importance of developing competency as an administrator in a United Methodist congregation.

Course Objectives:

Students will be able to

  • Articulate a Biblical and theological understanding of polity.

  • Understand and explain the polity of The United Methodist Church, including conferencing, oversight, and discipline.

  • Articulate the nature of stewardship Biblically and theologically.

  • Identify techniques and develop skills as effective administrators of local churches, including financial management.

Required Texts:

Laceye Warner, The Method of our Mission

Lovett Weems, Leadership in the Wesleyan Spirit

Reference:

2024 Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church