Engaging leadership at Marshfield Christian Church

Nicholas A Ruth

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Engaging leadership at Marshfield Christian Church

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Nicholas A Ruth. Engaging Leadership At Marshfield Christian Church. Bethel Seminary (St. Paul, MN). rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e1c6b345-0fe4-4f31-890f-8fcd427adb50.

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N. A. Ruth. Engaging leadership at Marshfield Christian Church. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e1c6b345-0fe4-4f31-890f-8fcd427adb50

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Nicholas A Ruth. Engaging Leadership At Marshfield Christian Church. Bethel Seminary (St. Paul, MN). https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e1c6b345-0fe4-4f31-890f-8fcd427adb50.

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Nicholas A Ruth

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Abstract

This project addressed limited participation in church leadership. Field research consisted of surveys, focus groups, and interviews in three congregations. Research focused on the barriers and incentives to assuming a leadership role, characteristics of leaders, models for structuring leadership, and equipping the congregations to participate in leadership. The research showed the largest factor in engaging leadership is a personal invitation by a respected leader. This direct appeal counteracts a common fear of not being qualified. The researcher presented a comprehensive plan for developing collaborative leadership structures and creating an organizational culture which supports current leaders and nurtures future leaders.

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