ORDAINED

Church Administration,
Finance, & Law

Introduction to the skills of executive leadership, church finance, and church law, necessary for effective administration in ministry settings.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course provides students with a practical understanding of organizational ethics and executive leadership in church settings, including managing board meetings, annual business meetings, and special committees. Students will also develop foundational knowledge in church finance, covering areas such as budgeting, cash management, and financial reporting, as well as a basic understanding of church law, focusing on non-profit status, volunteer management, and asset oversight.

Video Instructor: Dr. Ben Gomez
Live Instructor: Rev. 

Course Length: 30 Hours
Video: 5 hours
Reading: 14 hours
Self-Reflections: 4 hours
Quizzes: 2 hours
Final Project: 2 hours
Live Session: 3 hours

Credentialing Level: Ordained
Core Proficiency: Leadership
Berean Equivalent: MIN 327 Church Administration, Finance, & Law\

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

VIDEO Instructor

Dr. Ben Gomez

Dr. Bellamin (Ben) Gómez, Associate Professor, received his B.A. in Legal Studies from Lasell University in 2007. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Massachusetts School of Law with a concentration in Business and Corporate Law. Additionally, he has a Master in Divinity from Southeastern University and a Graduate Certificate in Youth, Family & Culture from Fuller Theological Seminary. Currently, he is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Birmingham, UK, in the Centre for Pentecostal Studies focusing on systematic constructive theology. Dr. Gomez’s work has been presented at the Society for Pentecostal Studies and the University of Birmingham, U.K.

Dr. Gomez arrived to Southeastern in 2016 after working for a Fortune 500 company and serving in the pastorate. He came with the desire to equip emerging leaders who invest in their theological and vocational journeys. In addition to teaching, he serves as the Executive Director of Student Affairs and the Associate Director of the Adolfo Carrión Hispanic Leadership Center. He teaches courses in New Testament, Christian Thought and Practice, Theology, Church Administration and Leadership, and Practical Ministry. His passion for teaching is equally matched by his passion for mentoring and helping adolescents and emerging adults, seeking to understand their stories and how their narratives impact how they navigate the world they have inherited.

In 2021, he became the Dean of Student Success, overseeing ADA Services, ACE, Academic Advising, Retention, Student Outreach & Support, Title IX, Community Standards & Responsibility, Student Government Association, and Career Services.
LIVE Instructor

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Frequently asked questions

When can I start the course? 

Whenever you want! LEADSOM is designed to let the student learn at their own pace. The only element of the course that has a specific date is the Live Session, which is offered 3 times per year, with the student only required to attend 1.

What happens if I have a question or need help?

You can ask your Live Instructor! Although LEADSOM classes are entirely online, that doesn't mean you're on your own. Every class has a subject matter expert who is available to answer questions and provide any help necessary. Additionally, they will grade your final projects as well as lead the Live Session discussion, so you will get to know them well.

I've already taken some Berean courses, do I get credit for them in LEADSOM?

Yes! All LEADSOM courses have a Berean equivalent so if you've already started your credentialing journey and want to continue with LEADSOM you can do that. In fact, on every course page you will be able to see the Berean equivalent. If you have any questions, just contact our registrar and submit your courses for a review.