Coaching church leaders in conflict resolving strategies using family systems theory

Patrick J Ducklow

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Coaching church leaders in conflict resolving strategies using family systems theory

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Patrick J Ducklow. Coaching Church Leaders In Conflict Resolving Strategies Using Family Systems Theory. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School of Trinity International University. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/12264a51-d3c8-4f10-88e1-4ac2f821390c.

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P. J. Ducklow. Coaching church leaders in conflict resolving strategies using family systems theory. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/12264a51-d3c8-4f10-88e1-4ac2f821390c

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Patrick J Ducklow. Coaching Church Leaders In Conflict Resolving Strategies Using Family Systems Theory. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School of Trinity International University. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/12264a51-d3c8-4f10-88e1-4ac2f821390c.

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Conflict is present in all organizations including the Christian church. Church leaders (pastors, elders and other primary leaders) in their attempts to understand and work through conflict may well exacerbate unseen systemic precursors to the conflict. Rather than the many positive gains that can be achieved through conflict resolution, the church may be left with 'chronic conflict' that is not readily resolved by conciliation and problem-solving. In these circumstances, a systemic understanding of organizational life is considered to be most helpful. Family systems theory (or Bowen theory) is one such systems theory of organizational life that is particularly appropriate for use within the church. Dr. Murray Bowen is the originator of this theory and his understanding of organizational systems forms much of the theoretical basis of the project. The project applies Bowen theory to caoching church leaders through one-on-one interviews and a day-long group session. The church leaders were from various Christian denominations in the Vancouver metropolitan area of British Columbia, Canada and each one reported experiencing 'chronic conflict' in his individual church. The six chapters of the major project provide an overview of the author's particular interest in family systems theory and church life; family systems theory as applied to the evangelical Christian church; theological reflection related to family systems theory; understanding conflict in the church; the meaning of coaching church leaders; and the narrative of the project undertaken.

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