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Family Systems and Congregational Life: A Map for Ministry

by R. Robert Creech, Baker Academic, MI, February 19, 2019

Description

Pastor and author R. Robert Creech believes in the importance and effectiveness of the Bowen Family Systems Theory. In this book, he explains how emotional process thinking can be impactful in the ministry context, helping ease the challenging burdens that pastors face.

Features

  • Discussion questions
  • Appendices with supplemental information

Recommended Audience

clergy and lay leaders, family ministry leaders

Cost

Purchase as book, e-book, or audio book

Practical Applications

  • Familiarize yourself with the Bowen Family Systems Theory by reading this book and following the roadmap for application of it in your pastoral setting, in areas like pastoral care, preaching, and relationships.
  • Share this book with others on your leadership team and use the discussion questions at the end of each chapter to deepen your understanding of the material and reflect on how it can strengthen your congregation.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Karen Goley

Karen Goley uses her resource knowledge and relational style to work closely with congregations as a resource consultant and behind the scenes with our robust database of resources and doing project work.  Prior to joining the Center, Karen spent over fifteen years in the human resources field, serving nonprofit and financial services organizations in the Indianapolis area and the suburbs of Chicago.

With faith as her foundation, Karen enjoys spending quality time with her family and is a very proud Purdue University alum.  Having earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Karen put her pride on full display by naming the family pup Mackey- after Purdue basketball’s Mackey Arena.  Boiler Up!

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