Systems Theory and Congregational Leadership: Leaves from an Alchemist's Journal

Bowen Family Systems Theory is a beneficial lens through which the minister may see his or her own life, and how that life interfaces with the life of the congregation. In addition, upon seeing the layered landscape of family and congregation, the minister may better understand his or her role as a...

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Main Author: Lamkin, James E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2005
In: Review and expositor
Year: 2005, Volume: 102, Issue: 3, Pages: 461-491
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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