Berry, Erwin. The Alban Personnel Handbook for Congregations. The Alban Institute, 1999.

ISBN# 1-56699-214-1

This handbook provides practical and proven strategies for managing church staff, and addresses the particular ethical issues that faith communities need to consider to serve as effective stewards of those whom they employ.

ISBN# 0-7432-9730-X

The Speed of Trust offers an unprecedented and eminently practical look at exactly how trust functions in our every transaction and relationship—from the most personal to the broadest, most indirect interaction—and how to establish trust immediately so that you and your organization can forego the time–killing, bureaucratic check–and–balance processes so often deployed in lieu of actual trust.

ISBN# 0-9705433-1-X

Church Staff Evaluation takes a look at the why, the when, the how of evaluation. Includes sample evaluation instruments as well as information on personnel manual content.

ISBN# 9781576753774

Presents a powerful research-based and field-tested model for building trust within any organization.

ISBN# 0-8254-3973-6

Provides a blueprint for developing a spiritually strong and effective ministry team in the local church.

Emerging Models of Governance. Alban Institute Congregations Magazine, Spring 2005.

ISBN# Volume 31, Number 2

A collection of articles on how the board that is intentionally engaged with the life of the congregation can have a renewing and revitalizing effect on the congregation.

ISBN# 0-7879-7739-X

It recognizes the unique challenges and frustrations of serving in a subordinate position and equips these leaders with the attitudes and skills that they will need to survive and thrive in this new paradigm.

Cladis, George Leading the Team-Based Church: How Pastors and Church Staffs Can Grow Together into a Powerful Fellowship of Leaders. A Leadership Network Publication, Wiley, 1999.

ISBN# 978-0-7879-4119-2

Through down-to-earth stories from his own experience and those of clergy in both mainline and evangelical churches, Cladis offers an exciting alternative to the traditional forms of church leadership, enabling pastors, congregational leaders, and staff to breathe new life into their ministries and unleash the full potential of the entire ministry team.

ISBN# 1566992435

Divided into three sections that explore the dynamics of conflict, conflict management techniques, and dealing with conflict in specific contexts, this book serves as a comprehensive primer that no pastor or congregational leader will want to be without.

ISBN# 0764427563

The authors give you field-tested ideas on how to create a serving environment, structure unique serving roles, help people learn how God has wired them for ministry and more.

ISBN# 978-0-8254-3331-3

In this practical book, experienced pastor Phil Newton explains the necessity of elder plurality and how it functions in a congregational setting.

Sande, Ken The Peacemaker. Baker Books, 2004

ISBN# 0801064856

The Peacemaking Pastor provides a survey of the nature and kinds of conflict typical in the pastorate to bring to light the need to recover the ministry of reconciliation.

ISBN# 0973368500

One model for governance, leadership and management built on a foundation of biblical values and common sense. This book puts the pieces together with clarity and conviction.

ISBN# 0825436966

A collection of fourteen case studies that give church leaders practical and realistic preparation to handle tough issues like sexual harassment, pornography, divorce, and the effects of abortion. Includes discussion questions and a bibliography of additional resources.

ISBN# 0-917340-15-9

How well you communicate with your friends, partner, family, and people at work, determines in large part how satisfying these relationships are.

Welch, Robert H. Church Organization Manual. NACBApress, 2002.

ISBN# 9780970543332

The Church Organization Manual provides job descriptions, committee policies, salary plans, church use policies, space utilization policies, benevolence policies, and forms which can be copied or purchased.

Blanchard, Ken and S. Truett Cathy The Generosity Factor. Zondervan, 2002.

ISBN# 0310246601

A modern day parable teaching the joy of generosity, service, and relationships.

ISBN# 1566991978

Mead addresses changing church giving patterns; the inconsistent ways congregations keep financial records; the lack of coordinated short- and long-range planning; the need for knowledge of sound financial techniques such as accounting for inflation; an over-reliance on "restructuring" to fix problems; and lack of defensive planning for operational costs.

ISBN# 1566992613

Dan Hotchkiss wants to help clergy overcome their own anxieties about money matters so they can help others address the personal, social, and congregational aspects of this challenging and often difficult topic.

ISBN# 1566992109

A constructive theology and ethics of money in the Christian life deals with vital questions. "What does the Lord require? what is the true meaning of the term ‘commonwealth?’ and how does the church build a stable base for its members to live ethical lives?" A positive approach to forming the basis for new thought and discussion.

ISBN# 0881774707

Intimidated by numbers? Most church leaders are. If you’re not the sort who would find it fun to plot your budget in Roman numerals, this book is for you! It is the perfect resource to teach staff about distinctive strategies for church financial planning, such as bequests and other planned giving.

ISBN# 0881773794

Extraordinary Money is not a capital campaign program; rather, it is an excellent tool to help churches determine if a capital campaign suits their setting.

Reeves, Michael D. and Jennifer Tyler Faith & Money: Understanding Annual Giving in Church. Discipleship Resources, 2004.

ISBN# 0881774103

Grounded in the gospel, Faith & Money identifies the challenges of fund development in local congregations, develops a consistent theological foundation for fund development, and guides congregations in building worthy expectations and attitudes on how to fund ministry.

Schaller, Lyle E. The New Context for Ministry: The Impact of the New Economy on Your Church. Abingdon Press, 2002.

ISBN# 0687065801

In this informative guide to fund-raising in the new economy, Schaller helps the reader navigate through the difficulties and opportunities for churches in this new age of charitable giving.

Flynn, Nancy The ePolicy Handbook: Designing and Implementing Effective E-Mail, Internet, and Software Policies. AMACOM/American Management Association, 2000.

ISBN# 0814470912

The most effective--and least used--way for a company to protect itself is by developing clear, comprehensive e-policies. Packed with step-by-step guidelines, sample policies, and e-disaster stories.

ISBN# 0814471420

This versatile book is a step-by-step guide to solving both the common and the more complex security issues (and protecting your precious information).

ISBN# 1-56699-298-2

40 Days and 40 Bytes will help your congregation explore technology so you can decide, from a ministry and culture standpoint, what you need to do. The goal: godly service—not technological glitz.

Chandler, Ron M., G. L. Lashley, and Joyce Parchman Thy Kingdom Clean. NACBApress, 2001.

ISBN# 0970543328

The book provides guidance on hiring of employees, outsourcing cleaning and maintenance needs, proper care of floors, handling of hazardous materials, safety measures, scheduling, evaluating workers performance, accepted cleaning standards and more.

ISBN# 0814401597

This book is the first primer designed to teach the ropes quickly, concisely, and with minimum pain. The book explains how to: * Understand the essential concepts of facility work programs and programmatic planning and budgeting * Develop and manage an annual expense budget, then evaluate the results * Make financially sound ""go/no go"" decisions on projects requiring capital funding * Pinpoint significant cost-savings and cost-containment areas * Use unit-cost indicators to benchmark facility management initiatives * Create an information system and database that ties directly into the budget.

ISBN# 0975363603

The purpose of this book is to acquaint you with the major aspects of a building program so that you can increase the opportunity for a successful and satisfying journey.

Reising, Richard L. Church Marketing 101: Preparing Your Church for Greater Growth. Baker Books, 2006

ISBN# 0801065925

If you’re a pastor or a layperson serving on an outreach committee or evangelism team, reading this book will help you avoid the pitfalls that prevent churches from growing.

ISBN# 0825439256

A communications specialist discusses communication in the local church--advertising, talking with the media, communicating with members, and utilizing technology. Includes helpful forms, checklists, and examples from cutting-edge churches.

Busby, Dan Donor-Restricted Gifts Simplified. Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), 2007

Donor-imposed restrictions create specific responsibilities for the recipient ministry to comply with ethical practices, generally accepted accounting principles and ECFA Standards.

ISBN# 0787938696

This step-by-step guide to healthy habits of church finances will help church leaders focus their best creativity, leadership, and energy on advancing their mission.

This Guide includes helpful information and detailed exhibits to assist Christian ministries to account for and report on their varied activities in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

ISBN# 0-9705433-6-0

Together is a unique, creative program that will develop more generous and faithful stewards in your congregation; create new givers, increase funding for ministries and programs, increase involvement of members, build a new depth of relationships within your congregation, and develop a greater understanding of your church s mission, vision, and values.

ISBN# 1566993415

She shows how fundraising can be an integral part of ministry—forcing us into deeper conversation with God, expanding our relationships with others, and building both our faith and our discipline.

Bullock, Richard and Richard J. Bruesehoff Clergy Renewal: The Alban Guide to Sabbatical Planning. The Alban Institute, 2000.

ISBN# 1566992230

The sabbatical renewal leave: planning, taking leave, being on sabbatical, and re-entering the place of work. We’ve tried to address the concerns of the congregation, the family, co-workers and the person who is planning the sabbatical.

ISBN# 0827205074

Centering totally on the nature and ministry of Christian coaching, Miller and Hall provide an overview of the growth and development of coaching and its application to Christian ministry.

ISBN# 1566990440

Discover how imbalances in your physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual lives can destroy the very ministry you seek to carry out. Learn what you can do to restore that balance.

ISBN# 1566993040

This book is intended to help ministers, seminarians, and laypeople who work with ministers to understand two concepts: What does it mean to say that a minister is competent? How does a competent minister function?

Tadlock, John W. When It’s Rush Hour All Day Long: Finding Peace in a Hurry-Sick World. New Hope Publishers, 2003.

ISBN# 1-56309-770-2

For multitaskers, workaholics, and clock watchers everywhere, life can be simpler and better. A recovered hurry addict, John Tadlock maintains that hurry is the greatest obstacle to an active, growing spirituality.

Akin, Daniel, Jr., James Leo Garrett, Robert L. Reymond, and James R. White Perspectives on Church Government: Five Views of Church Polity. B&H Publishing Group, 2004.

ISBN# 080542590X

Perspectives on Church Government presents in counterpoint form the basic models of church government which have developed over the course of church history with a view toward determining which is most faithful to Scripture. Each chapter will be written by a prominent person from within each tradition—with specific guidelines dealing with the biblical, historical, and theological issues within each governance tradition.

This annual reference remains one of the few resources offering tax and financial advice to churches and nonprofit organizations. An invaluable resource packed with timely information!

Busby, Dan Zondervan Minister’s Tax Guide. Zondervan, Annually.

For years, ministers have trusted this handy resource to save them time and money. This easy-to-understand workbook simplifies the tax code, provides a line-by-line explanation of the 1040 Form, supplies sound retirement planning helps, offers dozens of tips to reduce your tax bill, and much more.

ISBN# 0-917463-31-5

The goal is to empower congregations and schools through acts of leadership and caring to differentiate good risks from bad risks, and to the extent possible, eliminate those things that harm people and ministry.

ISBN# 978-0-0917463-35-8

Churches don’t always think of themselves as employers. Yet this is one of the key roles a church plays. As an employer, is the church subject to the same legal obligations that apply to secular employers? Protect your church from employment litigation by keeping this resource on hand.

Schantz, Matthew R. and Ami Williams The Church, Copyright & Communications Fishhook, 2006.

This 3 CD set describes: what copyright means, what’s protected (and what’s not) under the law, and rights of the copyright owner.

Skjegstad, Joy Starting a Nonprofit at Your Church. The Alban Institute, 2002.

ISBN# 1566992656

Joy Skjegstad outlines the step-by-step procedures for setting up a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization connected to a congregation using simple, easy-to-understand terminology and plenty of examples from churches that have already taken on this task.

Bell, Rob, Nancy Beach, John Maxwell, Joseph Stowell, Lyle Schaller, James Meeks and Ed Young The Church Leader’s Answer Book. Tyndale House Publishers, 2006.

It offers battle-tested advice on nearly every topic imaginable, from church furnishings to staff meetings. Includes sidebars, callouts, charts, and graphs; case studies and checkups for ministry assessment; interviews with experienced and successful church leaders; and an extensive resource list.

ISBN# 0805410619

This edition offers practical administrative guidelines, organizational hints, advice on personnel matters and much more.

ISBN# 0805431640

For churches and religious nonprofits, the business of business is not business-it is ministry. Church Administration will assist the pastors and church administrators in becoming effective and efficient leaders, managers, and administrators.

Shawchuck, Norman Managing the Congregation: Building Effective Systems to Serve People. Abingdon Press, 1996.

ISBN# 0687088984

Identifying systems and relationships within the congregation enables church leaders to be intentional and structured in their approach to change. Contributes to our understanding of how to design, implement, or change systems within the congregation in order to enhance the effectiveness of ministry.

ISBN# 0764426257