02881ctm a22004337i 4500 19755509 OSt 20250502133426.0 ta 231003s2017 oru b 001 0 eng d 2017394542 9781498291880 (paperback) 1498291880 9781498291903 (hardcover) 1498291902 9781498291897 (ebook) (OCoLC)ocn965146076 YDX eng YDX rda TEF IHT OCLCQ BHA DLC lccopycat BV4167 .B45 2017 AFR 230.0711 Bel 2017 23 Bellon, Emmanuel O., author. Leading financial sustainability in theological institutions : the African perspective / Emmanuel O. Bellon ; foreword by Tite Tiňou. Eugene, Oregon : : Pickwick Publications,, c2017. Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, 2017 xv, 245 pages ; 23 cm. text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-236) and index. The role of theological institutions in Christian mission is likened to the crucible that shapes the hearts and minds of those leading the charge to reconcile the world to God. Nevertheless, it is also the weakest link in the chain of Christian ministry, and efforts to sustain the unique contribution of institutions have been enigmatic. So why should we be concerned about theological institutions? What if there were no theologians, missiologists, trained pastors, or missionaries in Christian ministry? What if there were no theological institutions? What if the existing theological institutions collapsed, shut down for lack of resources? How effective would the witness of the Christian church be without theological institutions in a world in need of God? Over the centuries, various models for supporting theological training have been tried in institutions, but very few of these have been successful. Time, cost, and quality of education (among others) have been the driving forces behind the changing models, and yet financial sustainability has been elusive. Only informed leadership that draws insights from historical, biblical, and practical wisdom is necessary in achieving this goal. This book is your faithful companion in the quest to achieve financial sustainability in theological institutions. -- Provided by publisher. Theological seminaries Finance. Religious education Economic aspects. Missions Finance. Finance Religious aspects Christianity. 7 cbc copycat 2 ncip 20 y-gencatlg BK ddc 12915 12915 0 0 0 0 EGSTL EGSTL CIRC 2025-03-09 0 AFR 230.0711 Bel 2017 22345 2025-06-30 00:00:00 2025-03-09 AFR