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Family systems and congregational life : A Map for ministry

Experienced pastor and seminary teacher R. Robert Creech helps pastoral leaders increase their effectiveness by applying family systems theory to congregational life and ministry. Creech introduces readers to the basic concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory, applies family theory to the work of... Full description

Main Author: Creech, R. Robert.
Published: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, 2019
Subjects:
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP.
PASTORAL THEOLOGY.
SYSTEMATIC THERAPY (FAMILY THERAPY).
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Summary: Experienced pastor and seminary teacher R. Robert Creech helps pastoral leaders increase their effectiveness by applying family systems theory to congregational life and ministry. Creech introduces readers to the basic concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory, applies family theory to the work of ministry in church settings, and connects systems thinking to the everyday aspects of congregational ministry, such as preaching, pastoral care, leadership, spiritual formation, and interpreting biblical texts. Each chapter contains discussion questions, and there are five helpful appendixes with supplemental information about Bowen theory.
Item Description: Includes Index and Bibliographical References
Physical Description: 226p.
ISBN: 9781540960375

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