The Business of Ministry - by Jeff Simmons (Paperback)

About the Book

When Jeff Simmons started in ministry, he was surprised at how much of his time involved business. Yet business was never a part of his theological education.

He's not alone. Most people in ministry receive little or no training in this area. When faced with multiple business decisions and tasks a day, leaders can become discouraged or frustrated.

We need help and guidance to become effective and wise stewards of the money and resources entrusted to us by God. When pastors and nonprofit leaders are good at the business side of their ministry, more people can be blessed and supported.

Pastor and entrepreneur Jeff Simmons explores topics such as:

• The Tension between Faith and Business
• The Importance of Strategic Planning
• Financial Transparency
• Resources and Buildings
• Work and Life Balance
• Developing a Community--and more

This book will help every ministry, church, and nonprofit maximize their resources for greater kingdom impact.

Book Synopsis

When Jeff Simmons started in ministry, he was surprised at how much of his time involved business. Yet business was never a part of his theological education.

He's not alone. Most people in ministry receive little or no training in this area. When faced with multiple business decisions and tasks a day, leaders can become discouraged or frustrated.

We need help and guidance to become effective and wise stewards of the money and resources entrusted to us by God. Pastor and entrepreneur Jeff Simmons equips you with the training you need to have the greatest kingdom impact. When pastors and nonprofit leaders are good at the business side of their ministry, more people can be blessed and supported.

Simmons explores topics such as:

• The Tension between Faith and Business
• The Importance of Strategic Planning
• Financial Transparency
• Resources and Buildings
• Work and Life Balance
• Developing a Community--and more

This book will help every ministry, church, and nonprofit maximize their resources for greater kingdom impact.

About the Author

JEFF SIMMONS is the founding and senior pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church, which he and his wife, Lisa, planted twenty years ago. The church has grown from 15 people meeting for a Bible study in an apartment clubhouse on Thursday nights to several thousand people and five campuses in Franklin, Nashville, Nolensville, Columbia, and Haywood Hills. Jeff is a follower of Jesus, husband, and father of three wonderful children. He serves alongside an amazing staff team at Rolling Hills and is the President of Justice and Mercy International doing mission work in the countries of Moldova and the Amazon jungle. Jeff is an author and speaker while overseeing the ministry work with over 80 full-time church staff, 55 international staff, 70 learning center teachers, and multi-million-dollar budgets. Jeff is passionate about God's work and longs to make a difference for the glory of God in His day and generation.