Church & Ministry Administration (BC-310)

About this course

If we combine depth in the Word and the Spirit, with good skilful organization and administration, our churches and ministries will become an explosive force for God, maximizing reach, impact, and service to many. The converse is also true, that without proper administration and organization, a church or ministry will struggle and at times, even come to a halt. We see examples in both Testaments that the spiritual supernatural work of God was undergirded by practical, strategic, organization, planning, and coordination of people, time, and resources. This is the natural side to spiritual work. Though it seems mundane, it is extremely important for effectiveness, fruitfulness, and growth. In this course we cover practical aspects of the organization and administration of a local church or Christian ministry. We share what we do at APC, Bangalore as well as best practices from thriving churches. These practices may be contextualized to the specific setting in which you are doing ministry. A useful course for anyone considering serving in or starting their own church or Christian ministry.

Requirements

No prerequisites for this course.

What you will learn

Some of the main topics we cover in this course include:

• Importance of good administration
• Objectives of good administration
• Church Trust and Governance
• Church Organization Structure
• Administrative Policies, Guidelines and Standards
• Systems and Processes
• Church Staff/Human Resource Management
• Church Workplace Culture
• Finance, Accounting and Budgeting
• Legal
• Planning and Coordination
• Ministry Teams
• Volunteer Teams
• Church Culture
• Executing Projects
• Leveraging Technology
• Pursuing Excellence

Course evaluation

Students will be given graded assessments during the Semester. Each of these assessments will be in reference to all content covered till that point in the course.

Course will be graded as follows:
91% - 100% Grade A+
76% - 90% Grade A
51% - 75% Grade B
35% - 50% Grade C
Below 35% Grade F (Fail)

Course learning options

You can do this course on-campus, online or via the E-learning portal.

Free learning resources

In addition to course materials provided by instructors, students are encouraged to make use of APC’s free learning resources: free APC books , free teaching sermons series , and other material available in the Resources section of our church website. Video recordings of course lectures are also available at APC Bible College YouTube channel.

Frequently asked questions

Can I do some courses ON-CAMPUS, some ONLINE and some via E-LEARNING?

Regardless of the learning option you choose (ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE or E-LEARNING) once you enrol, you are considered a student at APC Bible College and receive the same certificate/degree on completion of the program requirements. We also offer you the flexibility of completing some courses ON-CAMPUS, some courses ONLINE and others via the E-LEARNING platform. Your student Id remains the same. Please enrol in a course only in one learning option at a time (Example: Please do BC-101 either in Online classes or in E-learning during a particular semester. If you fail to complete BC-101 while doing it in Online Classes, in a future semester you can repeat BC-101 in E-learning).

Can I take courses in any order, or should I follow the order specified by the college?

We strongly recommend that you follow the sequence of courses outlined by the college, semester by semester, year by year. However, at your discretion you are welcome to take courses in any order and sequence. Kindly ensure you successfully complete all courses required for a particular program (C.Th., Dip.Th., or B.Th.) in order to receive that certificate.

Are the requirements to pass a course the same in all three learning options?

Not exactly. The course content remains the same in all three learning options (ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE or E-LEARNING). To successfully complete a course for ON-CAMPUS and ONLINE classes you must have both (A)minimum 85% attendance and (B)obtain a passing grade 35% marks or higher (grade C or better). For the E-LEARNING option, you must (A)watch all the lecture videos and (B)obtain a passing grade 35% marks or higher (grade C or better). The course assignments for ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE and E-LEARNING students may differ, and is left to the discretion of the Course Instructor.

Do you offer transfer credit for completing a certificate program?

We offer a certificate, diploma or bachelors degree from APC Bible College. We do not offer transfer credit for completing a course(s) or certificate program. Recognition of APC Bible College can vary based on the church/ Christian ministry/ institution/ organization/ agency that is reviewing your credentials and the country/region of their location and is the sole determination of the receiving church/ Christian ministry/ institution/ organization/ agency. Governmental agencies can also vary in their recognition of APC Bible College. At their discretion, the receiving organization may choose to give you transfer credit for the course(s) and certificate you have received from APC Bible College.

Will Christian organizations offer employment based on course(s) or certificate programs from APC Bible College?

This is the sole determination of the receiving church/ Christian ministry/ institution/ organization/ agency. Many APC Bible College graduates are successfully and fruitfully engaged in Christian ministry, some working independently and some working with Christian and other organizations.

APC Bible College is a ministry of All Peoples Church and World Outreach.