How to Manage the Network

Managing a network of churches is different from pastoring a single church. Pastoring a network of churches requires the development of a complex system of management. This system of management will help you to:

1. Know What Is Going On In The Different Churches

This is done by developing a system in which reports are sent regularly to the headquarters. Weekly or monthly reports must contain vital information about the churches that you have established.

i. The real attendance

ii. What is preached and who preaches

iii. The income of the church for the week

2. Communicate Regularly

COMMUNICATE REGULARLY TO MAINTAIN A SPIRIT OF LOYALTY AND TOGETHERNESS IN THE FAMILY OF CHURCHES.

Reports must be sent to the headquarters by the most convenient method e.g. email, letter, fax, courier or by hand. Gradually, a well controlled and full monitored system becomes established. The information must be used for decision taking. For instance this information will determine if the church in question is doing well. It also determines if there is a need to make any changes.

3. Influence what is going on in the different churches

INFLUENCE WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE DIFFERENT CHURCHES.

Influence what is going on by having frequent meetings with all the pastors and leaders. Meetings with the leaders are more important than meetings with the church itself

4. Encouragement

ENCOURAGE. CHURCHES THAT ARE PART OF THE NETWORK NEED A LOT OF ENCOURAGEMENT.

Pastors and churches greatly benefit from frequent visits by seasoned ministers

TEACH TO MAINTAIN A SPIRIT OF LOYALTY AND TOGETHERNESS IN THE NETWORK

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 It is important to teach on the advantages of belonging to the network.” Excerpt From: Dag Heward-Mills. “Church Administration and Management.” Dag Heward-Mills. .