Intervention manual for Episcopal congregations separated from clergy out of conflict

James Croom

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Intervention manual for Episcopal congregations separated from clergy out of conflict

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James Croom. Intervention Manual for Episcopal Congregations Separated From Clergy Out of Conflict. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e1d172d7-e35a-4ab9-86c6-8d69b4f123e2.

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J. Croom. Intervention manual for Episcopal congregations separated from clergy out of conflict. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e1d172d7-e35a-4ab9-86c6-8d69b4f123e2

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James Croom. Intervention Manual for Episcopal Congregations Separated From Clergy Out of Conflict. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e1d172d7-e35a-4ab9-86c6-8d69b4f123e2.

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Abstract

This study develops clear guidance to interim leadership in congregations immediately after separation of clergy from conflict. The guidance is offered in manual form intended for use in the Episcopal Church. However, it is expected that the guidance will be useful likewise across denominations and other faith communities.Five learning units inform the development of a doctoral project. Unit One comprises a reflection on relevant personal experience by engaging the works of René Girard on mimetic theory, violence and scapegoating. This reflection completes the writer’s disengagement from personal events and enables objectivity.Unit Two examines secondary literature for data on the nature of conflict, and methods of conflict management. Work includes reading data on the nature of societies, family systems, on evolution with implications among humankind. Literature on management and organizational models in the business world are consulted. A Draft Intervention Model (DIM) in longitudinal steps with named assumptions and pre-requisites is the result. The DIM is submitted for peer review.Unit Three develops a survey tool with interview protocols for action research. Underpinning the data collection is a Theological Vision Statement. Data accrues from survey responses, face-to-face, electronic and phone interviews. Assessment of data begins supplemented by coursework in Grounded Theory Methodology.Unit Four draws from earlier studies to create the Revised Intervention Model assessed in Unit Five by a review panel of seven experts and practitioners from different social and academic disciplines. The experts provide a written review of the RIM. The outcome is the Final Intervention Model located here in Chapter 4.This Doctor of Ministry study seeks to answer the question: Does the Intervention Manual for Episcopal Congregations offered here provide clear guidance for individuals called to serve in pastoral leadership for churches separated from clergy out of conflict?

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