Living with paradox : religious leadership and the genius of double vision /
The manner in which religious leaders deal with paradox can make or break a ministry. In this perceptive book, psychologist and minister H. Newton Malony outlines the critical skills needed to identify and embrace paradox - a key to effective leadership. He assures readers that living with paradox i...
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San Francisco, Calif. :
Jossey-Bass,
c1998.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Religious Leadership and Paradox
- Pt. 1. Paradoxes in the Religious Leader's Role. 2. Person and Position: Being True to Oneself and to Congregational Expectations. 3. Prophet, Priest, and King: Playing Three Roles That Become Confounded
- Pt. 2. Paradoxes of Perspective. 4. Inclusivity and Exclusivity: Appreciating Both Uniqueness and Universality in Faith Convictions. 5. Timely and Timeless: Applying the Bible's Eternal Truths to Present Circumstances
- Pt. 3. Paradoxes Built into the Structure of Religious Congregations. 6. For-Profit and Not-for-Profit: Balancing the Books While Serving a Larger Purpose. 7. Person and Organization: Running an Efficient Organization in Which People Feel Deeply Recognized
- Pt. 4. Paradoxes of Congregational Mission. 8. Product and Process: Valuing Ends and Means Equally. 9. Mission and Maintenance: Moving the Congregation Toward Achieving Its Goals While Fostering Goodwill and Group Cohesion.
- 10. Conclusion: Leading Others to Double Vision.