Discovering dynamics of a paradigm for pastoral leadership in the Church of God

Tony L Richie

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Discovering dynamics of a paradigm for pastoral leadership in the Church of God

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Tony L Richie. Discovering Dynamics of a Paradigm for Pastoral Leadership In the Church of God. Asbury Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1d83e95c-1af7-43c7-9d4a-7b44c810140f.

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T. L. Richie. Discovering dynamics of a paradigm for pastoral leadership in the Church of God. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1d83e95c-1af7-43c7-9d4a-7b44c810140f

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Tony L Richie. Discovering Dynamics of a Paradigm for Pastoral Leadership In the Church of God. Asbury Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1d83e95c-1af7-43c7-9d4a-7b44c810140f.

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Tony L Richie

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Abstract

The vital area of pastoral leadership is too often neglected or only acknowledged in the area of church administration. Consequently, pastoral leadership development and practice suffers. Pastoral leadership is an integration of theology, spirituality, and ministry incorporating all pastoral roles and functions. The aim of this study has been to ascertain principles pastoral leaders within the Church of God have found helpful in building effective pastoral leadership. Principles of leadership have been identified from a study of the relevant literature, including the Bible. Specific applications of pastoral leadership principles to Church of God pastorates, and any alterations or adaptations for the unique needs of pastoral leaders in the Church of God, have been identified via personal interviews and a representative survey within the organization itself. Pastoral leadership in this study is 'guiding a congregation for God'--specifying that the Lord uses a pastor to help guide his or her congregation in becoming and doing all that Christ wills for it to become and do. The theological foundation for pastoral leadership is laid through an articulation of the nature of the Church, the nature of Christian leadership, and the nature of pastoral leadership in keeping with the Pentecostal heritage of the Church of God.

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