224 – Administration and Polity

Dates Instructor Contact Info
Winter 2021: Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12 Roy Spore


This course focuses on developing the student’s competency as an administrator in a United Methodist congregation.

Students will be able to:

  1. Articulate a biblical and theological understanding of polity.
  2. Understand and explain the polity of The United Methodist Church, including conferencing, oversight, and discipline.
  3. Articulate the nature of stewardship biblically and theologically.
  4. Identify techniques and develop skills as effective administrators of local churches, including financial management.



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