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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.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781540960375 |
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Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 02/19/2019 |
Pages: | 240 |
Sales rank: | 685,971 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
About the Author
R. Robert Creech (PhD, Baylor University) is Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Professor of Pastoral Leadership and director of pastoral ministries at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. He is the coauthor of Ethics for Christian Ministry and The Leader's Journey.
Table of Contents
ContentsPart 1: Orienting the Map1. Always Take a Map: The Value of Bowen Family Systems Theory2. Reading the Map: An Overview of Bowen Family Systems TheoryPart 2: A Map for Practical Theology3. Third-Way Leadership: More Than Principles and Practices4. The Future of Congregational Leadership: Leading in Chaotic Times5. Proclamation: Preaching as Pastor and as Prophet6. Pastoral Care: Helping without Hurting7. Spiritual Formation: Growing in Christlikeness8. Christian Community: Journeying with OthersPart 3: A Map for Reading Scripture9. Bowen Family Systems Theory and Biblical Interpretation: The Rules of the Game10. Mapping the Family of Abraham: Family Systems, 2000 BC11. Mapping the Character of Jesus: Differentiation and Christlikeness12. Mapping the Teaching of Paul: New Life in Christ and CommunityAppendix A: Mapping the Family of David: Family Systems, 1000 BCAppendix B: Bowen Theory and Theological LanguageAppendix C: Important Terms in Bowen Family Systems TheoryAppendix D: Bowen-Based Training ProgramsAppendix E: Bowen Family Systems Theory and Ministry: A BibliographyIndexCustomer Reviews
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