Equipping Pastor: A Systems Approach to Congregational Leadership, The
R. Paul Stevens, Phil Collins
The authors draw on their combined experience to create an exciting model of congregational leadership that understands congregations as relational systems. Learn how relational processes can liberate members for ministry and mission in the world and release pastors for appropriate leadership.
Praise for the Book
“This book is dedicated to helping the church to get unstuck. Drawing on a rich understanding of social process, leadership styles, and systems theory, the authors offer ten specific ways in which equipping pastors can empower the laity for mission. This is an essential book for pastors who want to take the vocation of their church members seriously.” —Edward A. White
“The authors open up new vistas on how best to empower the people of God for their irreplaceable work in the church and in the world.” —Robert Banks
About the Authors
Dr. R. Paul Stevens is Academic Dean of Regent College, Vancouver, and Associate Professor of Lay Theology and Empowerment. He is author of several books and has degrees from McMaster Divinity College (Hamilton, Ontario) and a D.Min. degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. Stevens has over twenty years experience in pastoral service in situations ranging from inner city mission to university churches.
Dr. Philip Collins is the Principal of Carey Theological College, on the campus of the University of British Columbia, where he also serves as Professor of Applied Theology. He has served pastorates in Eastern Canada and in the State of Maine and has been the Executive Secretary for the Convention of Baptish Churches of British Columbia. Dr. Collins has had four books published as well as numerous articles.
ISBN# 1-56699-108-0
Alban No. AL140
paper, 196 pages
1993
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$15.00
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