Practicing Right Relationship: Skills For Deepening Purpose, Finding Fulfillment, And Increasing Effectiveness In Your Congregation [Paperback]

Mary K. Sellon (Author), Daniel P. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 17, 2004

In this profound yet practical book, Mary Sellon and Daniel Smith make the case that the health of churches and synagogues depends on congregations learning how to live out love in "right relationships." The authors distill what they have learned from other researchers as well as their work with dozens of pastors and congregations. This how-to lays out theory, story, tools, and exercises that will help congregations and their leaders learn how to build and maintain the loving relationships that provide the medium for God’s transforming work.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Both novice and advanced practitioners can improve their skills for right relationships by practicing the simple exercises in this book." -- Susan W. N. Ruach, General Board of Discipleship of the UMC

"I wish this book had been available to me when I began my rabbinic career." -- Henry Bamberger, rabbi emeritus, Temple Emanu-El, Utica, NY

"Smith and Sellon combine profound research on relationships with practical examples to create a handbook on building faith-based communities." -- Faith Fuller, The Center for Right Relationship

About the Author

Mary K. Sellon is a Methodist minister and former pastor who has worked with leader development. She is also a certified professional co-active coach who assists clergy and congregational teams find effectiveness and fulfillment in their work.

Daniel P. Smith is a Methodist minister who has served as a pastor, district superintendent, and judicatory executive. He is also a certified professional co-active coach who works with clergy and congregational teams.

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Alban Inst (December 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566993148
• ISBN-13: 978-1566993142
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #532,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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