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L’Église et les sciences de gestion
The Church and Management Science

Author(s): Pierre-Alain Giffard
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: The Church; Management Science

Summary/Abstract: This article explores the use of management sciences in the Church and examines the appropriateness of importing modern organizational principles into the ecclesial world. It highlights management principles used by four growing Evangelical Churches. It then it explores the birth and development of modern management. Finally, a principle is proposed from which it is possible for the Church to maintain a healthy dialogue with management sciences that combines openness and prudence.

  • Issue Year: 24/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 135-149
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: French