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Managing the Church?: Order and Organization in a Secular Age

Hardback

Main Details

Title Managing the Church?: Order and Organization in a Secular Age
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Dr. G.R. Evans
Edited by Rev. Dr. Martyn Percy
SeriesLincoln Studies in Religion and Society
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:264
ISBN/Barcode 9781841270623
ClassificationsDewey:262
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Sheffield Academic Press
Publication Date 1 January 2000
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

G.R. Evans is Professor Emeritus of Medieval Theology and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge, UK. 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. He will shortly be taking up a new appointment as Professor of Theology in the University of Aberdeen. His wife is also an ordained theologian. He has two daughters and a dog.