JOSAPRAT
Vol 3 No 1 (2026): JOSAPRAT (Journal Of Spirituality And Practical Theology)

Contemporary Church Management: Reframing Ministry through Theological, Economic, and Business Insights for a Sustainability Future

Stephanus Liem (Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Soteria)
Gloria Stevalen (Morling Bible College)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study addresses this gap by constructing and proposing a Theologically Grounded Integrative Management Framework as a novel conceptual contribution. A systematic literature review methodology was adopted, guided by the PRISMA protocol, drawing on 52 peer-reviewed sources indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and reputable theological databases published between 2000 and 2024. Sources were thematically coded and synthesized across three analytical dimensions: theological stewardship, faith-based economics, and church organizational management. Results: The analysis reveals that sustainable church management requires the coherent integration of three pillars: (1) servant-leadership theology as the normative foundation, (2) transparent and missionally oriented economic stewardship, and (3) adaptive business governance strategies. Each pillar reinforces the others and, when aligned, produces measurable gains in congregational trust, ministry effectiveness, and organizational resilience. The TGIM Framework offers an original interdisciplinary contribution by providing church leaders, governance bodies, and theological educators with a structured, operationalizable model for contemporary church administration. Unlike prior models, TGIM explicitly positions theology as the governing logic of economic and managerial decisions, ensuring that institutional professionalism remains anchored in Christian mission.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

josaprat

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JOSAPRAT aims to foster scholarly engagement that integrates theological reflection with the lived experience of faith and ministry. It serves as a platform for theologians, church leaders, educators, and practitioners to contribute to the academic and ecclesial discourse surrounding the development ...