A National Study of Administrative Practices in Religious Organizations

Authors

Gaynor Yancey
Robin K. Rogers
Jon Singletary
Michael E. Sherr, Cedarville UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Summer 2009

Journal Title

Social Work and Christianity

ISSN

0737-5778

Volume

36

Issue

2

First Page

127

Last Page

142

Abstract

This study examined the administrative practices of a national random sample of 773 religious organizations. Results indicated consistent use of some administrative practices such as policies/procedures (bylaws, mission statements, and finance policies) and sporadic use of other administrative practices such as fundraising, staff training, record keeping, and evaluation. Social workers are encouraged to understand administrative practices, examine how they contribute to the culture of organizations, and influence the role of evaluation when seeking to collaborate with religious organizations.

Keywords

Administrative, organization, practice, religious, social work

Recommended Citation

Yancey, Gaynor; Rogers, Robin K.; Singletary, Jon; and Sherr, Michael E., "A National Study of Administrative Practices in Religious Organizations" (2009). Social Work Faculty Publications. 36.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/social_work_publications/36