Robert J. Radcliffe, Effective Ministry as an Associate Pastor: Making Beautiful Music on a Ministry Team. Kregel, 1998.
Referenced in: Ministry Staff and Leadership Teams
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
Using the metaphor of harmonious playing of the same musical score, Radcliffe writes out of his own experience as an associate pastor and presents a very useful vision of how senior and associate pastors can work together. Of special value is Radcliffe’s discussion of how the associate pastor often feels caught between the senior minister at the other professional staff, boards and committees, and the general membership. He also provides a list of excellent questions one may ask when considering an associate pastor role.
From the Publisher
In a thorough and careful manner, Radcliffe explores the variety of issues that impact the ministry of the associate pastor. The emphasis on harmony, balance, and functioning relationships permeates the content. The author draws on his own experience as an associate pastor to illustrate the concepts that he conveys… . The strength of the book is found in section three, Relationships. The multiple relationships with the senior pastor, other professional staff, boards and committees, and general church members are filled with insight and practical advice. The ability to maintain mutually-beneficial, supportive relationships in several arenas is no easy task.
About the Author
Robert J. Radcliffe (B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Wheaton Graduate School; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University) is Professor of Educational Ministry at Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon. He serves as the coordinator of two academic programs—Educational Ministry and Youth and Family Ministry. He is the author of several articles in the Christian Education Journal and Journal of Religious Education.
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