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035 _a(Sirsi) i9781566997676
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020 _a9781566997676
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_qalk. paper)
020 _a1566997674
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_qalk. paper)
020 _a9781566997287
_q(pbk. ;
_qalk. paper)
020 _a1566997283
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050 0 0 _aBV 4398
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100 1 _aOlsen, David C.,
_d1952-
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aSaying no to say yes :
_beveryday boundaries and pastoral excellence /
_cDavid C. Olsen and Nancy G. Devor.
264 1 _aLanham :
_bRowman and Littlefield,
_c2015
300 _ax, 131 pages ;
_c23 cm
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_bn
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
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_2rdacarrier
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 127-129).
505 0 _aThe problem with boundaries -- Healthy selves and boundaries -- Setting boundaries in anxious congregational systems -- When the self and system collide -- Saying no to say yes -- Boundary awareness training -- Tips for organizing a clergy group.
520 _aThis book explores the difficulties clergy face when they attempt to say "no" by setting effective boundaries in order to say "yes" 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 theory -- 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.
650 0 _aClergy
_xPsychology.
650 0 _aClergy
_xMental health.
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