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 min...
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Grand Rapids, MI :
Baker Academic,
[2019]
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Table of Contents:
- Always take a map : the value of Bowen Family Systems Theory
- Reading the map : an overview of Bowen Family Systems Theory
- Third-way leadership : more than principles and practices
- The future of congregational leadership : leading in chaotic times
- Proclamation : preaching as pastor and as prophet
- Pastoral care : helping without hurting
- Spiritual formation : growing in christlikeness
- Christian community : journeying with others
- Bowen Family Systems Theory and biblical interpretation : the rules of the game
- Mapping the family of Abraham : family systems, 2000 BC
- Mapping the character of Jesus : differentiation and christlikeness
- Mapping the teaching of Paul : new life in Christ and community
- Part 1: Orienting the map
- Always take a map : the value of Bowen Family Systems Theory
- Reading the map : an overview of Bowen Family Systems Theory
- Part 2: Map for practical theology
- Third-way leadership : more than principles and practices
- Future of congregational leadership : leading in chaotic times
- Proclamation : preaching as pastor and as prophet
- Pastoral care : helping without hurting
- Spiritual formation : growing in Christlikeness
- Christian community : journeying with others
- Part 3: Map for reading scripture
- Bowen Family Systems Theory and biblical interpretation : the rules of the game
- Mapping the family of Abraham : family systems, 2000 BC
- Mapping the character of Jesus : differentiation and Christlikeness
- Mapping the teaching of Paul : new life in Christ and community
- Appendix A
- Mapping the family of David: family systems, 1000 BC
- Appendix B
- Bowen theory and theological language
- Appendix C Important terms in Bowen Systems Theory
- Appendix D Bowen-based training programs
- Appendix E Bowen Family Systems Theory and ministry: a bibliography.