Principles of Church Administration, October 7, 1960

Church Administration Class

1960-10-07

1960-1969

An unidentified professor leads class discussion on the principles of church administration. Within the discussion he states the number one function of the church is worship. He also discusses the importance of church adaptability. Also included is a sermon from the Protestant Hour by Dr. Robert Skinner on American patriotism and the spiritual frontier.

African Americans--Religion
Education--Religion
Theology--Study and teaching
Theological seminaries
Lectures and lecturing

sound recording

audio/mpeg

audiotapes

Isaac R. Clark Memorial Collection

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/fa:117

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00:00:14 Unidentified instructor talks about principles of church administration.
00:05:11 Talks about how church building should be functional for the purposes the church has established, and that some churches have facilities for indoor recreation and athletics.
00:07:07 Talks about how worship is the number one function of the church.
00:16:54 Talks about adaptability, and there is no one form that fits all organizations.
00:20:57 Talks about good executive leadership and administration in pastors and congregations.
00:42:11 Talks about helpful readings in books.
00:47:36 Voice announces the Protestant Hour and Dr. Robert Skinner and the Merryville choir.
00:51:08 Dr. Robert Skinner Prays.
00:51:43 Choir sings.
00:54:20 Dr. Skinner reads the gospel according to John.
00:55:43 Choir sings.
00:58:37 Dr. Skinner talks about Alexander Graham Bell and his pride of being an American.
01:05:45 Talks about excessive and perverted individualism that makes one blind to community.
01:10:58 Talks about how it is essential to consider the spiritual frontier. Will one serve God and be good citizens of America.
01:13:42 Choir sings.
01:15:35 Dr. Robert Skinner give benediction.
01:15:47 Unidentified male give remarks and signs off.
01:17:20 Audio ends.

Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Georgia--Atlanta

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.117:0058

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