{"product_id":"pastoral-leadership-robert-d-dale-9780687303496","title":"Pastoral Leadership: A Handbook of Resources for Effective Congregational Leadership","description":"This comprehensive problem-solving reference for pastors provides theological foundations and experience-tested techniques for effective clergy leadership. Robert D. Dale offers insight into the dynamics of clergy management by placing leadership into a congregational context and stressing servanthood as the primary biblical leadership image. Following a discussion of the three critical dimensions of organizational effectiveness, Dale explores and critiques the four basic leadership styles: catalyst, commander, encourager, and hermit. Out of this background exploration, Dale discloses decision-making guidelines that have proved effective in helping clergy: resolve conflicts; lead churches through change; define the congregation's dream; budget resources effectively; manage meetings; build teams; and, motivate oneself and others. \u003ci\u003ePastoral Leadership \u003c\/i\u003econcludes with a unique look at the effects of clergy leadership on the pastor as a person, offering valuable insight into clergy spirituality, burnout, family demands, and career development. Notes, a bibliography, and review questions accompany each chapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert D. Dale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0687303494\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780687303496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abingdon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 5.46w x 0.62d","brand":"Robert D. Dale","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44120034312447,"sku":"9780687303496","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_61ffd859-a3b1-4f7c-a453-0a78c441ca4a.jpg?v=1687412209","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pastoral-leadership-robert-d-dale-9780687303496","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}