Church Administration in the Black Perspective

Preface ix The Tradition of Lay and Pastoral Relationships 1(22) Traditional Patterns of Power In Black Baptist Churches 23(22) The Pastor's Role in the Administration of the Total Program 45(15) Principles of Structure 60(10) Details of Administration 70(22) Details of Program Structures of Ministry 92(13) Church Relocation, Renovation, Architecture, and Construction 105(16) Evaluation 121(10) Future Implications for Ministry 131(13) Suggested Readings Church Administration -- Black Church Studies 140(4) Appendix A: A Sample Church Constitution 144(19) Appendix B: Line Item Operating Budget 163(4) Notes 167(8) Index 175