How Your Church Family Works: Understanding Congregations as Emotional Systems

Drawing on the work of Bowen, Friedman, and his own many years' counseling experience, Peter Steinke shows how to recognize and deal with the emotional roots of such issues as church conflict, leadership roles, congregational change, irresponsible behavior, and the effect of family of origin on current relationships. Discover why working relationships may be "stuck" in certain behaviors. Psychologically sound, theologically grounded, and practically illustrated with case studies, How Your Church Family Works will help you better understand how your congregation works and how to keep it healthy. Featuring a new preface and a fresh redesign, the book is a classic work by one of the most respected names in congregational consulting.

Author: Peter Steinke
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 11/20/2006
Pages: 168
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.39d
ISBN13: 9781566993296
ISBN10: 1566993296
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Pastoral Resources
- Religion | Institutions & Organizations
- Religion | Christian Church | Administration

About the Author
Peter L. Steinke is an internationally respected congregational systems consultant who has also served as a parish pastor, an educator, and a therapist for clergy. He is the author of the best-selling book Healthy Congregations.