The Politics of Ministry
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The Politics of Ministry

Navigating Power Dynamics and Negotiating Interests

Bob Burns, Tasha D. Chapman, Donald C. Guthrie

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The Politics of Ministry

Navigating Power Dynamics and Negotiating Interests

Bob Burns, Tasha D. Chapman, Donald C. Guthrie

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About This Book

We all need help navigating the politics of ministry. "Politics" is often considered a dirty word. It brings to mind lies and manipulation, accusations and scandals. But at its most basic level, politics is simply the everyday activity of getting things done with other people: understanding their interests, recognizing the power dynamics at play, and learning how to negotiate relationships and institutions to achieve a common goal.These realities are as true in ministry settings as anywhere else. In The Politics of Ministry, Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie combine their long ministry experience with sociological research on the topic. Filled with real-life stories taken from a variety of ministry settings, this book sets out wise principles and practices that help us see more clearly the political dynamics at play in our churches and parachurch ministries.All ministry is political. As servants of Christ's kingdom, we are called to navigate the politics of ministry with grace, wisdom, and charity. This book shows us how the gospel of Jesus changes the way we work with those around us toward our common goal.

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Publisher
IVP
Year
2019
ISBN
9780830873807
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Christian Ministry

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    Citation styles for The Politics of Ministry

    APA 6 Citation

    Burns, B., Chapman, T., & Guthrie, D. (2019). The Politics of Ministry ([edition unavailable]). IVP. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/2986774 (Original work published 2019)

    Chicago Citation

    Burns, Bob, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie. (2019) 2019. The Politics of Ministry. [Edition unavailable]. IVP. https://www.perlego.com/book/2986774.

    Harvard Citation

    Burns, B., Chapman, T. and Guthrie, D. (2019) The Politics of Ministry. [edition unavailable]. IVP. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/2986774 (Accessed: 3 July 2024).

    MLA 7 Citation

    Burns, Bob, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie. The Politics of Ministry. [edition unavailable]. IVP, 2019. Web. 3 July 2024.