Politics of Ministry - Navigating Power Dynamics and Negotiating Interests Burns BobPaperback
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,…
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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