The Politics of Ministry: Navigating Power Dynamics and Negotiating Interests - Couverture souple

Burns, Bob; Chapman, Tasha D.; Guthrie, Donald C.; Garber, Steven

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0830841504 ISBN 13 : 9780830841509

Editeur : Inter-Varsity Press,US, 2019

Synopsis

We all need help navigating the politics of ministry."Politics" is often considered a dirty word. It brings to mind lies and manipulation, accusations and scandals. But at its most basic level, politics is simply the everyday activity of getting things done with other people: understanding their interests, recognizing the power dynamics at play, and learning how to negotiate relationships and institutions to achieve a common goal.These realities are as true in ministry settings as anywhere else. In The Politics of Ministry, Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie combine their long ministry experience with sociological research on the topic. Filled with real-life stories taken from a variety of ministry settings, this book sets out wise principles and practices that help us see more clearly the political dynamics at play in our churches and parachurch ministries.All ministry is political. As servants of Christ's kingdom, we are called to navigate the politics of ministry with grace, wisdom, and charity. This book shows us how the gospel of Jesus changes the way we work with those around us toward our common goal.

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À propos des auteurs

Bob Burns (Ph.D., University of Georgia) is senior associate pastor and head of staff at Central Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, and adjunct professor of educational ministries at Covenant Theological Seminary.

Tasha D. Chapman (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is associate dean of lifelong learning and adjunct professor of educational ministries at Covenant Seminary. She is coauthor of Resilient Ministry with Bob Burns and Donald C. Guthrie.

Donald C. Guthrie (Ed.D., University of Georgia) is professor of educational ministries at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.

Steven Garber is professor of marketplace theology and director of the program in leadership, theology, and society at Regent College, Vancouver, BC. His books include Visions of Vocation and The Fabric of Faithfulness. Married to Meg, they have five children and several grandchildren.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Inter-Varsity Press,US
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0830841504
• ISBN 13: 9780830841509
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible