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020			_a9781498291880 (paperback)
020			_a1498291880
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050	0	0	_aBV4167 _b.B45 2017
082	0	4	_aAFR 230.0711 Bel 2017 _223
100	1		_aBellon, Emmanuel O., _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aLeading financial sustainability in theological institutions : _bthe African perspective / _cEmmanuel O. Bellon ; foreword by Tite Tiňou.
260			_aEugene, Oregon : : _bPickwick Publications,, _cc2017.
264		1	_aEugene, Oregon : _bPickwick Publications, _c2017
300			_axv, 245 pages ; _c23 cm.
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 233-236) and index.
520			_aThe 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. -- _cProvided by publisher.
650		0	_aTheological seminaries _xFinance.
650		0	_aReligious education _xEconomic aspects.
650		0	_aMissions _xFinance.
650		0	_aFinance _xReligious aspects _xChristianity.
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