be: first-century church had as its focus to evangelize, to em and to care for people. Those goals for the church are still mandated today, even though the actual business of running the church is in many ways more comples and confusing Sometimes the person responsible for

church management feels like a circus performer walking a tightrope and carrying a balancing pole. How do you properly manage the church and still maintain a vibrant ministry? It can be done, David Pollock says, but only if sound management practices are followed. Even though the local church isn't in business to make profit, it is still a business-the Lord's business

Here's a hands-on, practical approach to help you:

Develop a flexible business plan

Weave your way through government forms

Cover the basics of church finances

Leary fundamental and advanced budgeting

Create a functioning personnel committee

Learn the inside story about insurance

Take a biblical approach to assist the needy

Discover what's a fair salary for your pastor

Whether your church is large or small, you will repeatedly use this handy reference tool. Why take the time to create a church work order, a custodial worksheet, or an insurance checklist from scratch? They are already included in this book, along with IRS forms, sample budget sheets, and many other useful organizational tools that will keep you pulling this book off your shelf

David Pollock is currently the director of Resource Ministries, Inc., a church management consulting firm in Canoga Park, California. In addition to a masters degree in business administration, Mr. Pollock has twenty-seven years of experience in sales, marketing, and management with various companies.

He is currently a member of the board of directors of two national organizations as well as an author and lecturer. He has appeared as a guest on the Christian Financial Concepts radio program, "Money Matters"

David and his wife, Beverly, live in Canoga Park and have two married children, John and Elaine