CM 110 – The Biblical Church
A study of the Biblical approach to church administration. Includes an exegetical approach to the topics of The Purpose of the Church, The Church Leadership: pastors, deacons, elders, teachers, women, their roles, responsibilities & requirements. Church discipline: principles & practice.
(3 credits)
CM 120 – The Basis For Biblical Stewardship
A comprehensive study of stewardship as taught in Scripture. Going beyond just the command to tithe, this study will examine the question of who is a steward, the responsibility of a good steward and how to use his time, talents, treasures and testimony for the Glory of God. The question, "Does the Bible teach tithing in the New Testament?" will be addressed.
(3 credits)
CM 210 – Church Accounting
A course designed to expose the basic structure of accounting, including accrual accounting. The accounting cycle taught and the purpose of the basic financial statements. Accounting for revenues and cost, income measurement, and acquisition will be studied. Fundamental to this course will be the study of the unique features of accounting practices and principles for the church. The priority of wise stewardship in church finances will be a focus.
(3 credits)
CM 220 – Church Administration
A course designed to assess and examine the strengths and weaknesses of a good Christian leader. The student will also study Biblical leadership qualities and philosophies. Leadership in the local New Testament Church will be defined and detailed for application. The pastor's role in leadership and the administration of church ministry will be detailed.
(3 credits)
CM 230 – Church Secretary
A study of the duties and responsibilities linked with the need for confidentiality in the church secretary's office. An overview of the ministry of the church secretary. The student will be required to do a detailed overview of the technology currently applied in their church for the hiring and supervision of a church secretary. The focus will be the Biblical concept of servitude.
(3 credits)
CM 240 – Library Management
This course is practical in its design. An involvement with hands-on cataloging and classification using the Library of Congress system of classification; the study of the Dewey decimal classification will be required. Students will be required to spend two hours in the library of the college in the course.
(3 credits)
CM 310 – Media Communication
An exploration into the state of the art media for the use and development in the local church will be done. Students will produce and exhibit presentations that will include graphics, clipart, computer design and possible multimedia. Some attention will be given to video, sound and interactive presentations.
(3 credits)
CM 315 – Personal Computers In Ministry
A course to introduce the student to IBM compatible personal computers with a ministry perspective. Course includes computer concepts, pre-purchase considerations, hardware, software, with introductions to MS WordPerfect, Q & A, on-line Bible, Bible Research & Educational applications, church administrative applications. (Same as CS 102)
(3 credits)
CM 320 – Church Constitution and Bylaws
This study walks the student through the step-by-step rationale and process of establishment of a legally solid church constitution and bylaws. Important legal issues are discussed. The course will deal with the sorts of lawsuits that have been so costly in so many churches in our day.
(3 credits)
CM 330 – Church Security
This course is vital for the church in a volatile society. It deals with the problems that demand security, the process that develops security, the people, the plan, and all the issues that must be understood and implemented for the protection of the church today. The study reviews actual cases of church burglary, robbery, vandalism, rape and murder.
(3 credits)