For many pastors, church administration may be their least favorite area of ministry. But whether they love it or loathe it, they probably spend more time on administration than on any other single area of ministry. This book will help pastors create and maintain effective structures that will enable them to spend most of their time on what they truly value. It describes church administration as a ministry in the small membership church. It outlines key steps to organize and manage time, volunteers, and resources of the small membership churches including multi-point charges.It gives practical methods for creating and maintaining viable structures for effective church management. It helps pastors organize their church(es), so that they can focus on what gives them the most satisfaction in ministry. It also helps pastors recruit and retain the right people for the right jobs, thereby maximizing ministry especially where resources are limited. It also gives pastors ways to sharpen their vision for local church and mission beyond the local church ministry.