Pastoral Leadership: A Handbook of Resources for Effective Congregational Leader

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This comprehensive problem-solving reference for pastors provides theological foundations and experience-tested techniques for effective clergy leadership. Robert D. Dale offers insight into the dynamics of clergy management by placing leadership into a congregational context and stressing servanthood as the primary biblical leadership image. Following a discussion of the three critical dimensions of organizational effectiveness, Dale explores and critiques the four basic leadership styles: catalyst, commander, encourager, and hermit. Out of this background exploration, Dale discloses decision-making guidelines that have proved effective in helping clergy: resolve conflicts; lead churches through change; define the congregation's dream; budget resources effectively; manage meetings; build teams; and, motivate oneself and others.Pastoral Leadership concludes with a unique look at the effects of clergy leadership on the pastor as a person, offering valuable insight into clergy spirituality, burnout, family demands, and career development. Notes, a bibliography, and review questions accompany each chapter.

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Dale is Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Church Ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina.

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This comprehensive problem-solving reference for pastors provides theological foundations and experience-tested techniques for effective clergy leadership. Robert D. Dale offers insight into the dynamics of clergy management by placing leadership into a congregational context and stressing servanthood as the primary biblical leadership image. Following a discussion of the three critical dimensions of organizational effectiveness, Dale explores and critiques the four basic leadership styles: catalyst, commander, encourager, and hermit. Out of this background exploration, Dale discloses decision-making guidelines that have proved effective in helping clergy: resolve conflicts; lead churches through chan≥ define the congregation's dream; budget resources effectively; manage meetings; build teams; and, motivate oneself and others. Pastoral Leadership concludes with a unique look at the effects of clergy leadership on the pastor as a person, offering valuable insight into clergy spirituality, burnout, family demands, and career development. Notes, a bibliography, and review questions accompany each chapter.

Details ISBN0687303494 Author Robert D. Dale Short Title PASTORAL LEADERSHIP Pages 244 Publisher Abingdon Press Language English ISBN-10 0687303494 ISBN-13 9780687303496 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 253 Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-03-31 Place of Publication Nashville, Tennessee Country of Publication United States Imprint Abingdon Press Residence Wake Forest Richmond, NC, US Subtitle A Handbook of Resources for Effective Congregational Leadership DOI 10.1604/9780687303496 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2001-03-01 We've got this

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