This document discusses the roles of administrator and organizer in Christian ministry leadership. It defines administration as directing people to achieve shared goals and outlines qualities of effective administrators such as being organized, flexible, and able to synthesize information. Key functions of administration include planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, evaluating and motivating. The document also discusses principles of effective organization, including having clear communication, participatory processes, and ensuring adequate time and resources for job tasks.
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1. TEAM LEADERSHIP IN CHRISTIAN MINISTY
CHAPTER SIX: THE ADMINISTRATOR
Administration = the direction of people in association to
achieve some goal temporarily shared
Organization = has to do with setting up the total task in its
various aspects
Qualities of Effective Administrator
Sensitivity to Ones surrounding
Curiosity
Perspective
Mental Flexibility
Organized Mind
Tolerance for Ambiguity
Independent Judgment
Pride of Workmanship
Ability to synthesize
Ability to Reason and Abstract
2. TEAM LEADERSHIP IN CHRISTIAN MINISTY
CHAPTER SIX: THE ADMINISTRATOR
Functions of Administration
Planning
Organization
Staffing
Coordinating
Evaluating
Motivating
3. TEAM LEADERSHIP IN CHRISTIAN MINISTY
CHAPTER SIX: THE ADMINISTRATOR
The NT use a greek word that means to steer a ship
for administration.
NT usage
Act 27:11
Revelation 18:17
I Corinthians 12:28
Proverbs 1:5
Proverbs 11:14
Proverbs 24:6
Ezekiel 27:8
4. TEAM LEADERSHIP IN CHRISTIAN MINISTY
CHAPTER SIX: THE ADMINISTRATOR
Leadership Vs Management
Practical Implications
Style depends on understanding of administration
Blending of spiritual gifts and leadership roles is more
common than biblical days
The gift of administration is a capacity for learning
The gift of administration always involves people
5. TEAM LEADERSHIP IN CHRISTIAN MINISTY
CHAPTER SEVEN: THE ORGANIZOR
Principles of Organization
Should never be viewed as an end in itself
Should always grow out of need
Should be flexible
Should be participatory
Should encourage creativity
Include job analysis and description
Emphasize use of records/report
Clear communication- both written and oral
6. TEAM LEADERSHIP IN CHRISTIAN MINISTY
CHAPTER SEVEN: THE ORGANIZOR
The key resource: Time
Understand how objectives and goals work
Clarify your lifetime objectives
Analyze how you spend your time now
Eliminate time wasters that clutter life
Analyze top priorities
Delegate when possible
Practice self discipline
Centralize your calendar/appointments
Design work schedule that are effective for you
Be smart when studying
7. TEAM LEADERSHIP IN CHRISTIAN MINISTY
CHAPTER SEVEN: THE ORGANIZOR
The informal process (organizational culture)
How are decisions made/communicated?
How are new people hired?
How are funds distributed for various projects?
How is information spread throughout the organization?
Job Control
Ensure adequate time to accomplish job tasks
Ensure adequate staff
Ensure adequate resources
Ensure everyone has adequate grasp of mission