Saying No to Say Yes: Everyday Boundaries and Pastoral

Saying No to Say Yes: Everyday Boundaries and Pastoral Excellence

This book explores the difficulties clergy face when they attempt to say â€œnoâ€ by setting effective boundaries in order to say â€œyesâ€ to the life-giving call of ministry. It illustrates the benefits of good boundaries, even as it traces the legacy of denominational boundary trainings in the wake of the public clergy sexual misconduct crisis. Devor and Olsen supplement anecdotes from their experience leading boundary trainings with an examination of clergy/congregation dynamics through the lenses of both self-psychology and family systems theoryâ€”elucidating how some obstacles to effective boundary setting are caused by innate personality tendencies that are exacerbated by a stressful church environment. A perfect storm occurs when clergy vulnerabilities and systemic congregational anxiety interact, leading to burn-out and boundary problems which hinder pastoral excellence.

Readers will find both practice questions to assist them in a deeper assessment of personal and systemic obstacles as well as strategies for setting boundaries, creating the space needed to pursue excellence in ministry.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rl5
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 2 charts
Model 2 charts
ReleaseDate 2015-03-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781566997287

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rl5
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	2 charts
Model	2 charts
ReleaseDate	2015-03-06
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781566997287

Saying No to Say Yes: Everyday Boundaries and Pastoral Excellence