Church Administration Handbook

If you read this newsletter and have an interest in MPJPs then you probably should own a copy of the Church Administration Handbook.

The Church Administration Handbook (2018) was written by Fr Brian Lucas, Fr Peter Slack and Mr Bill d’Apice. The authors have extensive theoretical and practical knowledge from a wide range of Church structures, including MPJPs.

The book provides both an overview of the theological/ecclesial background to different bodies and activities in Church administration as well as practical information.

In the book’s introduction they says:

This is not a book that is meant to be read from cover to cover. It is intended as a reference resource that… would sit within easy reach of those who have a role in managing the church’s temporal affairs.

The table of contents gives a good indication of the breadth of issues covered:

1. Understanding the Church: Its meaning
2. Understanding the Church: Its membership
3. Understanding the Church: its mission
4. Canon Law
5. Juridic Persons
6. Organisations
7. The Universal Church
8. Episcopal Conferences
9. Provinces of Bishops
10. The Particular Church
11. Parishes
12. Parish Ministry
13. The Administration of Temporal Goods
14. The Relationship between Canon Law and Civil Law
15. Statutory Trustees of Church Bodies
16. Specific Areas of Civil Law
17. Managing Documentation
18. Working with others

You can order the Church Administration Handbook (2nd Edition) online at www.stpauls.com.au for $49.95.