{"product_id":"living-with-paradox-religious-leadership-and-the-genius-of-double-vision-paperback-softback-9780787940577","title":"Living with Paradox; Religious Leadership and the Genius of Double Vision (Paperback \/ softback) 9780787940577","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLiving with Paradox\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eReligious Leadership and the Genius of Double Vision\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eH. Newton Malony (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787940577, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 April 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e160 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.5 x 16.1 x 1.6 cm, 0.342 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Individuals who are in religious leadership positions will immediately recognize the dilemmas or paradoxes described in this book. The good news is that Malony offers sound practical advice on how to deal with them. This book is accurately descriptive and helpfully prescriptive.\" (Douglas Lewis, Wesley Theological Seminary)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Malony suggests ways to turn destructive conflict into creative tension. A helpful guide for every religious leader struggling to make sense out of the colliding interests that buffet many congregations and other not-for-profit institutions.\" (William E. Hull, Samford University)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Dr. Malony presents a helpful analysis using insights from psychology, theology, management theory, conflict resolution, practical experience, love of Church, and an ironic spirit. Anyone reading this study will no longer see conflict as an interruption of the Church mission, but an opportunity to be in ministry.\" (Mark Trotter, First United Methodist Church, San Diego, California)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIndividuals who are in religious leadership positions will immediately recognize the dilemmas or paradoxes described in this book. The good news is that Malony offers sound practical advice on how to deal with them. This book is accurately descriptive and helpfully prescriptive.\u003cbr\u003e --Douglas Lewis, Wesley Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Malony suggests ways to turn destructive conflict into creative tension. A helpful guide for every religious leader struggling to make sense out of the colliding interests that buffet many congregations and other not-for-profit institutions.\u003cbr\u003e --William E. Hull, Samford University\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a leader you must also challenge individuals to make uncomfortable choices in the service of doing God's work in the world.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Maloney identifies eight central paradoxes that all religious leaders--both lay and ordained--must confront. The author shows how these paradoxes, when viewed as either\/or choices or struggled against, can whipsaw the leader, tearing the ministry apart. However, embracing paradox and accepting it as a gift allows religious leaders to deal successfully with conflict in their roles, and in so doing, break through to a more powerful connection with those to whom they minister. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e H. Newton Malony is senior professor of psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, a licensed psychologist, and an ordained United Methodist minister.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword by Max de Pree.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Persistent Paradox of Religious Leadership.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PARADOXES IN THE LEADER'S ROLE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Person and Position: Being True to Oneself and to Congregational Expectations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Prophet, Priest, and King: Playing Three Roles at Once Without Confounding Them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PARADOXES OF PERSPECTIVE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inclusivity and Exclusivity: Appreciating Both Uniqueness and Universality in Faith Convictions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Timely and Timeless: Applying the Bible's Eternal Truths to Present Circumstances.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PARADOXES BUILT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For-Profit and Not-for-Profit: Balancing the Books While Serving a Larger Purpose.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Person and Organization: Running an Efficient Organization in Which People Feel Deeply Recognized.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PARADOXES OF CONGREGATIONAL MISSION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Product and Process: Valuing Ends and Means Equally.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mission and Maintenance: Moving the Congregation Toward Achieving Its Goals While Fostering Goodwill and Group Cohesion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Leading Others to Double Vision.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52511640781080,"sku":"9780787940577","price":16.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787940577.jpg?v=1786606832","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/living-with-paradox-religious-leadership-and-the-genius-of-double-vision-paperback-softback-9780787940577","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}