Bowen family systems theory in Christian ministry: Grappling with Theory and its Application Through a Biblical Lens

Bowen Family Systems Theory in Christian Ministry: Grappling with theory and its application through a biblical lens brings together the voices of Christian leaders and workers who have engaged Bowen theory in their ministry contexts--churches schools workplaces and pastoral care situations.Christian ministry inevitably involves working with and for a wide range of people. And where there are people there is a plethora of relationships. Many of these relationships bring joy while others are fraught and frustrated. This raises questions about when and how to turn to psychological relationship theories for assistance. When we hold a high view of the Bibles wisdom we want to take care to ensure that secular ideas do not contradict or replace biblical guidance.This book provides a strong intellectual consideration of where Bowen theory may be compatible with a biblical view and where it may be in tension. Additionally it discusses the usefulness of Dr Murray Bowens theory to the practical aspects of working with different relationships in Christian ministries. We trust it provides rich fodder for grappling with family systems or indeed any secular theory as it relates to Christian ministry and biblical truth.