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Anderson, Ronald D.

 
9781498219327: Loosing Control: Becoming a Pastor Leader with Influence
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1498219322 ISBN 13 : 9781498219327
Editeur : Resource Publications, 2015

Synopsis

Leaders of congregations want to foster change but how is rarely obvious. Some pursue top-down approaches while others think bottom-up. Either approach assumes some control by the leader, but effective leadership of change needs more than control; it requires influencing the ongoing change that is naturally occurring. In the organizational literature this matter is understood in terms of systems and more specifically complex adaptive systems or self-organizing systems. This literature has important insights for church leaders when viewed in tandem with biblical principles. These concepts are presented here within the story of a mid-career pastor who is frustrated by his complacent congregation and is seeking a new way forward. Information on complex adaptive systems is presented in the context of the story of his interactions with a church consultant, a seminary professor, some published materials and an ongoing seminar conducted by the consultant. The pastor's engaging issue is whether change in a church is best pursued top-down or bottom-up. Within this context, self-organizing change becomes the central focus of the book and eventually is distinguished from both top-down and bottom-up initiatives. The focus is understanding the connection between such change and biblical principles.

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À propos de l'auteur

Ronald D. Anderson is Professor of Education Emeritus at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Pueblo (PCUSA). He is the author of several books and has served as president of two national professional associations. His career has combined in-depth study of making change in organizations and providing leadership for spiritual transformation in church contexts. Current information is located at http: //loosingcontrol.com

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Éditeur
Resource Publications
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1498219322
ISBN 13 
9781498219327
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
258
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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