Category Archives: second chair

Six Practices For Effective Staff Ministry

Posted on June 19, 2007 by mcanaday

I recently had a conversation with a staff minister who shared his frustration that his staff team did not conduct staff meetings. The result, he said, was a lack of communication and collaboration. He continued with a comment that little … Continue reading →

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Knowing when to fold ’em

Posted on June 14, 2007 by igalindo

Congregational staff who occupy the “second chair” often find themselves in a precarious position related to the prospects of their tenure. Sometimes circumstances dictate this, but also, the relationship with the senior pastor can be a big determinative factor. One … Continue reading →

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Educators in the second chair

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Pat Clement

The following article, “Leading From the Second Chair: Christian Education Ministers as Servant Leaders,” was published by Patricia E. Clement in the March 07 issue of Catechetical Leader Magazine, the professional journal for the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership – … Continue reading →

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Leaders know how to listen

Posted on May 16, 2007 by igalindo

One of the most important traits of an effective leader is his or her ability to listen. While hearing is a natural ability listening is an acquired skill. Listening involves more than just the capacity to understand what is said … Continue reading →

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Ministering from the right side of the brain

Posted on April 24, 2007 by igalindo

I’ve been a lifelong doodler. In fact, my college notes look more like sketchbooks than notebooks (and the doodles are the only reason I’ve kept some of my college notes). Even today pencil and paper aren’t far from reach in … Continue reading →

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Ministry years

Posted on April 23, 2007 by igalindo

Recently someone started a conversation with me by saying, “You were right.” “What about?” I asked. He explained that he was having a real tough year in ministry. He was experiencing a lot of frustration and restlessness, with periods of … Continue reading →

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“The Rules”

Posted on April 21, 2007 by igalindo

Attached is the article notes of a recent presentation titled “The Rules.” The article highlights fifteen “rules” about leadership in the congregational setting. These “derivative rules” are informed by Bowen Family Systems Theory. You can download the article here: galindotherules.pdf … Continue reading →

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First Second chair post

Posted on April 13, 2007 by igalindo

Interestingly enough, we’ve yet to have a “second chair” post on the blog. This is interesting in that most of us in the GRACE group fall under that category. Whether you are a second chair or first chair in your … Continue reading →

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First and second order change in systems

Posted on April 12, 2007 by igalindo

In the field of community psychology (yes, there is a field of community psychology), the theory of “logical types” and the concepts of first and second order change can help us understanding some aspects of addressing homeostasis in relationship systems. … Continue reading →

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Top ten list

Posted on March 16, 2007 by igalindo

I’ll admit that I’m guilty of using the “top ten list” on occasion (heck, I wrote a whole book of lists!). Let’s face it, it’s a perennial catchy technique, and for some things a “short attention span theatre” option is … Continue reading →

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