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Date and time: March 26, 2026 at 19:30 KST(Thu)
Title: Church Management - Building Healthy, Growing & Sustainable Church
Lecturer: Dr. Julius Malicdem (Vice Continental Director, Heavenly Asia Pacific)
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84493610200
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Lecture Summary
Church Management Checkpoints: Building a Healthy, Sustainable, and Growing Church
This session, presented by Rev. Julius Malicdem, explores the vital role of Church Management as the structural foundation necessary for the "era of settlement" and the substantial realization of Cheon Il Guk. While ministry is often viewed through a purely spiritual lens, this lecture emphasizes that administration protects the mission and supports long-term revival.
The Necessity of Church Management
Management is described as the "skeleton" or "circulatory system" of the church; without it, vision is lost, resources are misused, and leaders face burnout.
Biblical Foundation: Even the early apostles recognized that they could not "neglect the word of God to wait on tables," leading them to appoint capable leaders to manage operations.
Spiritual and Structural Balance: Healthy growth requires both "Spirit and structure," much like the relationship between the mind and the body.
Core Elements: Effective management involves the intentional stewardship of people, resources, systems, and vision. Key areas include governance, strategic planning, financial transparency, and data management.
Key Strategic Pillars for Growth
The lecture identifies several practical systems that transition a church from chaotic growth to sustainable health:
Governance and Leadership Base: True Parents emphasized that a ministry needs a strong "base of operations" to grow, often starting with a core nucleus or "Trinity" of leaders with clearly defined roles and reporting lines.
Strategic Planning Cycle: Churches should periodically conduct SWOT analyses (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to formulate measurable goals. Leaders are encouraged to move from vague intentions to specific targets, such as increasing tithing or attendance by a set percentage.
Assimilation Systems: Growth is maintained by how well newcomers are integrated. This includes tracking first-time guests, assigning spiritual mentors, and connecting individuals to small groups.
Financial Accountability: Building trust through published financial summaries and audits fuels the "joy of giving" and ensures long-term sustainability.
Management for Small and Pioneering Churches
For congregations with fewer than 50 members, management focuses on efficiency and preventing leader burnout:
Simplify: Focus on only 3–5 core ministries and eliminate low-impact programs.
Empower Lay Leaders: Train volunteers to oversee specific areas like hospitality, finance, or witnessing.
Micro-Systems: Use simple, free tools like Google Sheets or shared digital calendars to maintain consistency.
Conclusion: Building a Lasting Legacy
Ultimately, church management is about stewardship, not control. By marrying "spiritual fire with strategic structure," leaders ensure that their ministry survives transitions and continues to serve the providence for generations to come. As Rev. Malicdem notes, "Growth without management collapses, and vision without structure easily evaporates.