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author Mingyu Kang
title Outsourcing Strategies in Church Services
abstract

Modern churches are grappling with rapidly evolving societal demands driven by globalization and digitalization, necessitating novel approaches to doing things beyond traditional practices. The study examines how the outsourcing approaches in churches are able to transcend operational efficiency to redefine their essence and theological identity. Through a partnership with external professional organizations, outsourcing enhances the capacities and scope of church ministries, and it offers congregants enriched and life-altering religious experiences.

The research conducts a stringent test of the notion and impact of church outsourcing from theological, sociological, and moral perspectives. In reference to diversified program examples—e.g., counseling therapy, food therapy, physical therapy, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award—the research illustrates ways in which church ministries can change through outsourcing and building real-world community engagement. The study further identifies major success factors behind effective outsourcing, including mutual identification construction, shared governance, volunteering participation, and developing leadership. It emphasizes their efforts towards upholding theological foundations and spiritual missions.

Ultimately, this research positions outsourcing as a revolutionary strategy that transforms the purpose and existence of religious communities. It highlights the capacity of outsourcing to allow churches to intensify their scope at local and global levels, facilitating new religious encounters while addressing the challenges of an increasingly dynamic and complex society.

school The Theological School, Drew University
degree D.Min. (2025)
advisor Byoungho Zoh
Leonard Sweet
committee Younglae Kim
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