Managing Polarities In Congregations
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Managing Polarities In Congregations
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Author : Roy M. Oswald
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2009-12-31
Managing Polarities In Congregations written by Roy M. Oswald and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-31 with Religion categories.
Congregations often find themselves in power struggles over two opposing views. People on both sides believe strongly that they are right. They also assume that if they are right, their opposition must be wrong--classic 'either/or' thinking. A polarity is a pair of truths that need each other over time. When an argument is about two poles of a polarity, both sides are right and need each other to experience the whole truth. This phenomenon has been recognized and written about for centuries in philosophy and religion. It is at the heart of Taoism, where we find the familiar polarity of yin and yang energy. In the past fifty years, business leaders have come to appreciate the phenomenon, often called dilemma or paradox. No matter what it is called, the research is clear: leaders and organizations that manage polarities well outperform those who don't.
Managing Polarities In Congregations
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Author : Roy M. Oswald
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Managing Polarities In Congregations written by Roy M. Oswald and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Church categories.
And Volume One
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Author : Barry Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-09-18
And Volume One written by Barry Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-18 with categories.
AND is a resource for people who want to make a positive difference. By overcoming two obstacles: resistance to change and polarization. From a problem-solving perspective, either of these challenges could be overwhelming. Regardless of the size of the system that you want to change, this book guides you through a clear process: 1.Seeing: Is this an issue where And is required 2.Mapping: How can I see a more complete picture and respect alternative views? 3.Assessing: How are we doing with this polarity? 4.Learning: What can we learn from our assessment results? 5.Leveraging: What action steps will we take to make a positive difference? Reading this book will help you address resistance to your efforts to make a difference. Also, it will help you address chronic conflicts that become vicious cycles as both sides become more polarized.You will learn when and how to bring And into your efforts to make a positive difference. When done well, supplementing Or-thinking with And-thinking will help you convert the wisdom of those resisting change into a resource to support a more effective change. And-thinking will help you join polarized groups and convert a vicious cycle into a benefit for all. The results will benefit both groups and the larger system of which they are a part.
The Invisible Church
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Author : Steve Aisthorpe
language : en
Publisher: Saint Andrew Press
Release Date : 2016-05-01
The Invisible Church written by Steve Aisthorpe and has been published by Saint Andrew Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-01 with Religion categories.
This ground-breaking book offers hope,insight, reflection and paractical ideas
Change And Conflict In Your Congregation Even If You Hate Both
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Author : Rev. Anita L. Bradshaw, PhD
language : en
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing
Release Date : 2015-02-13
Change And Conflict In Your Congregation Even If You Hate Both written by Rev. Anita L. Bradshaw, PhD and has been published by SkyLight Paths Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-13 with Religion categories.
A warmhearted guidebook to help your church navigate change and channel conflict into a stronger sense of mission and community. Lay leaders, pastors and church staff will be empowered by creative, practical strategies to establish appropriate congregational behavior, offer nonanxious leadership and foster community discussion and discernment.
Polarity Coaching
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Author : Kathy Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Human Resource Development
Release Date : 2010-09
Polarity Coaching written by Kathy Anderson and has been published by Human Resource Development this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09 with Business & Economics categories.
What do you do when you are coaching someone who has problems that are unsolvable and unavoidable? This resource skillfully brings together Polarity Management and coaching principles to create Polarity Coaching. This indispensable coaching guide is about coaching people, managing polarities and blending the two disciplines to see and experience predictive patterns that would not otherwise be visible.
Entering Wonderland
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Author : Robert A. Harris
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-10-08
Entering Wonderland written by Robert A. Harris and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-08 with Religion categories.
The first year or so of a pastor's tenure in a new congregation is precarious; many pastors stay at a new congregation for fewer than five years. This handbook helps coach both experienced and new pastors to enter a new congregation effectively. Drawing from organizational systems leadership material in religious and secular worlds, it offers nearly fifty tips and tools designed to help new pastors analyze their congregation's system and then to lead leaders within the congregation to affect positive change. Using imagery from Alice in Wonderland to clarify various archetypal roles within the church community, Harris provides concrete suggestions for facilitating communication and dealing with difficult behaviors within the congregation. He provides a coaching approach to ministry, in which the pastor reframes issues and asks provocative questions—a powerful strategy to maximize a new pastor’s chances for success. Readers will find tools to help them uncover critical information about their new congregation regarding: congregational norms, particularly regarding the office of pastor, conflict, and holy objects; their history and sense of God's call; the true leaders among the congregation; mutual accountability.
Leading Congregational Change
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Author : Jim Herrington
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date : 2020-10-06
Leading Congregational Change written by Jim Herrington and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with Religion categories.
Bold transformation is needed in many of the congregations that cover the American landscape, argue Jim Herrington, Mike Bonem, and James H. Furr, authors of Leading Congregational Change: A Practical Guide for the Transformational Journey. Drawing on their more than one hundred years of combined experience in a wide variety of church-related positions and a deep commitment to the biblical role of the local church, the authors present practical and concrete principles and concepts applicable across a broad spectrum of congregations. Leading Congregational Change presents a simple, memorable, and transferable framework along with principles of congregational transformation--such as God's call for transformation, the central role of spiritual vitality, the sequential nature of effective change, and the learning disciplines. Illustrations and action items offer adaptable suggestions and starting points for discussion. Leading Congregational Change is designed primarily for pastors and other congregational leaders who sense that things are not "just fine" in their churches and realize that deep change is needed. Judicatory staff and church consultants will also find the model for congregational transformation helpful. Individual ministries within a congregation, new congregations, and parachurch organizations can also use it to facilitate their own transformation. A church will grow when it understands and is genuinely committed to demonstrating and sharing the gospel in relevant ways. Growth will be manifested in the deeper commitment of its members. And more people in the community will hear God's call and become faithful disciples of Christ. Leading Congregational Change is a wise and faithful guide for the journey toward such transformation.
Discerning Your Congregation S Future
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Author : Roy M. Oswald
language : en
Publisher: Alban Institute
Release Date : 1996
Discerning Your Congregation S Future written by Roy M. Oswald and has been published by Alban Institute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Religion categories.
Healthy Churches Faithful Pastors
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Author : David A. Keck
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-06-18
Healthy Churches Faithful Pastors written by David A. Keck and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-18 with Religion categories.
Congregations want to support their pastors, but don’t know how. Pastors love their congregations, but they don’t know what to ask of their congregations to garner needed support. Everyone wants to thrive together, but so often we get stuck. This clear and engaging guide helps pastors and congregations bridge communication gaps and set mutual goals and expectations. Reverend Keck grounds his framework of expectations on both scholarly research and on interviews he’s conducted with pastors and lay people. He finds many common difficulties in churches arise from failing to discuss priorities and expectations, and from not effectively working through the problems that arise when expectations aren’t met. For pastors and congregants to arrive at common expectations, they need to understand each other—their respective needs, hopes, and distinctive callings. This book provides concrete steps to aid congregants and pastors communicate their mutual expectations. Keck presents fifty “expectation statements”—examples of what pastors and congregations can expect of one another; a vital resource to anyone who seeks to initiate a discussion of expectations in their own church. Elucidating goals and expectations allows congregations and pastors to support one another and flourish, and fosters church health and harmony.
