- Paperback: 183 pages
- Publisher: Alban Institute (January 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1566993288
- ISBN-13: 978-1566993289
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #302,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.8 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews)
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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It's about integrity and courage., May 9 2008
By Mary E. Tallawa "Miami Rev." - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What (Paperback)
Steinke's book saved my life and probably that of the church I pastor. His analysis of leading through crisis was invaluable to me as I found the need to confront a wayward but dynamic staff member and eventually persuade the personnel committee to be the leaders they really want to be. After 3 1/2 years of ignoring others' attempts to hold her accountable, change is finally accomplished. I knew what had to be done, but Steinke's wonderful analysis of such situations made it clearer and more defensible. It's not over yet, but the anxiety has been removed for the most part, and now we have a chance to be the Church of Jesus Christ, a church of honesty and integrity.Will also be helpful to leaders in all kinds of organizations.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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An Introduction to Leadership in Anxious Congregations, Aug 23 2008
By Matthew Gunia - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What (Paperback)
Peter Steinke, ELCA pastor, author, scholar, and church consultant is currently the leading researcher in Bowen Family Systems theory. This latest book, "Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times," is written for pastors and other congregational leaders with the hope that the information contained with both enlighten and embolden them (xi). The brief book (175 pages) is divided into three sections: "The Leader's Presence," "The Leader's Functioning," and "The Leader's Challenges."While this present book provides little new information per se on applying the Bowen Theory to religious leadership, the information is presented in an interesting, enlightening way. Steinke's style of writing is simple without being simplistic. He breaks information down into small, easily-digestible parts...yet never comes across as "talking down" to the reader.
Bowen Theory places a great deal of emphasis on strong, independent-minded-yet-connected leaders. The trick (according to Rev. Rick Foss in the foreword) is to practice excellent leadership consistently. Steinke draws upon his vast experience as a church consultant and researcher to provide examples of a leader's effect on a congregation (positive and negative), pitfalls, and the complex emotional process that can help or hinder leadership.
This book would be ideal for congregational leaders (ordained, contracted, or elected) as both a work of inspiration and a launching point for more research in the leadership genre. Indeed, this book's main contribution is that it provides and easy entry-point into the Family Systems Theory.
While it is recommended for those without much experience in Bowen Theory, those who have digested the works of Ed Friedman may not find much new...even through they might find much to inspire.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Just what I needed to make sense of it all...., May 6 2007
By BJC - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What (Paperback)
Sometimes we "know" intuitively which path to take but we just need a gentle reminder to have faith in ourselves. This is a very commonsense guide to help re-discover essential truths about leadership in congregational life. It helps to re-gain perspective during difficult times and gives a framework for recovering equilibrium and good will.
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