We continue the series on basic concepts in Bowen Family Systems Theory. Today’s question: What are common triangles in a church and organizational life?
The list can be almost endless:
- Pastor-spouse-and pick-the-issue (matter of calling, family of origin issues, finances, etc.)
- Pastor-children-church
- Pastor-family of origin-issues related to calling
- Pastor-staff-congregation
- Pastor-deacons-vision for the church
- Pastor-staff person-another staff person
- Pastor-vision-congregational resistance to change
- Pastor-denomination-congregation
- Pastor-family of origin-issue of relationships with church members.
- And, one of my favorites: Pastor-the position of leader-former pastor who refuses to leave the church.
Triangles are endemic. Add your own to the list.
From, Perspectives on Congregational Leadership: Applying Systems Theory for Effective Leadership, by Israel Galindo. See the new Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog site.
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