Category Archives: bowen family systems theory

Best books critique ever

Posted on January 9, 2010 by igalindo

Brian Gumm offers a well-written review and critique of The Hidden Lives of Congregations.

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Why you can’t fix some church committees

Posted on January 5, 2010 by igalindo

Some thoughts on why you probably will never be able to fix some of your church committees at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog.

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Some truisms worth remembering

Posted on January 4, 2010 by igalindo

Check the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog for some truisms worth remembering during times of acute anxiety.

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The Repertoire for self-differentiation

Posted on January 2, 2010 by igalindo

Is there a repertoire for self-differentiation? Maybe so. Check the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog for thoughts on what some experienced leaders do to help move toward differentiation during a crisis.

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Checking your prejudices

Posted on January 1, 2010 by igalindo

Pondering the five common prejudices of congregational leaders at the Perspectives on Congregational Leaders blog site. .

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Best workshop summary ever…

Posted on December 31, 2009 by igalindo

I’m moving blog entries on leadership and BFST to the new blog, Perspectives on Congregational Leadership. Hope you’ll join us there and subscribe. Today’s entry, “Best workshop summary interpretation ever…”

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Winter issue of Leadership in Ministry newsletter

Posted on December 24, 2009 by igalindo

The Winter 2010 issue of the Leadership in Ministry Workshops newsletter.

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Galindo’s new book reviewed

Posted on December 2, 2009 by igalindo

You can read a review of Galindo’s new book, Perspectives on Congregational Leadership at the Resource Center website. While there, visit other spots on the website for updates on resources for you and your congregation. Especially if your church is … Continue reading →

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Utterly shameless self-promotion

Posted on November 10, 2009 by igalindo

The new book, Perspectives on Congregational Leadership: Applying systems thinking for effective leadership has just been released. In sociology the term “positive deviance” identifies the behaviors that bring about effectiveness and success in those situations where something that should not … Continue reading →

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Changing others, changing self

Posted on September 1, 2009 by igalindo

A very nervous young bride-to-be was counseled by her pastor on a way to stay focused on getting through the ceremony. “Take it one step at a time,” said the minister, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will only … Continue reading →

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