Multiple Staff Ministries Author:Kenneth R. Mitchell An intriguing and sometimes heartbreaking puzzle--this is Kenneth R. Mitchell's description of multiple ministries in which groups of people work together as pastors, administrators, and other paid staff of congregations or church organizations. Presenting lively case studies along with practical advice, he shows that whether these individuals s... more »ucceed or fail depends on their interrelationships.
If difficult situations arise in a church of among its ministers, Mitchell demonstrates that the problems can be most effectively dealt with by uncovering the secrets of how this particular system works. He discusses the roles, rules, and rituals that keep a group together. In addition to outlining a method for studying the life of a ministering team, he provides examples of successful group ministries, problems to be overcome, and ways to increase effectiveness and satisfaction. Particular attention is given to the role of the woman minister and to the increasing number of clergy couples.« less