Healthy Leadership Seminars: 2007-2008

This series of one-day seminars is for persons who want to broaden their perspective in self, family, and workplace through the lens of Bowen theory—commonly called family systems theory or systems thinking.

Experience has shown that systems thinking cannot be learned from reading about the theory but application of theory can be enhanced by working with a coach over an extended period.

The eight concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory will guide the process of learning. Responsibility for learning rests upon each individual.

Who Can Benefit?

This series of seminars is for leaders—pastors and leaders in religious organizations, school principals, superintendents, business leaders—who want to enrich, deepen, and otherwise expand the ability to apply principles of thinking about self, family, and workplace.

Theoretical Concepts

Each one-day session will develop theoretical concepts via:
• Presentation and discussion of theoretical concepts of Bowen theory,
• Application of theory in one’s family and,
• Application of theory in the workplace.

Schedule

8:30-10:00 Broadening perspective through the lens of family systems theory, (Part 1)
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 Broadening perspective through the lens of family systems theory, (Part 2)
12:00-1:00 Lunch—onsite with video presentation available
1:00-2:30 Workplace application
2:30-3:00 Break
3:00-4:30 Family of origin groups

Where

Held under the auspices of Healthy Congregations, Inc. at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E. Main St., Columbus, Ohio 43209.

When

September through May (excluding December). Eight one-day sessions held on Friday September 21, October 12 (note that this is NOT October 19 as previously listed), November 16, January 18, February 15, March 28, April 18, and May 16.

Cost

$900—Registration is for eight one-day seminars. Participants are expected to enroll for and attend each of the one-day seminars. No reimbursement or credit for missed sessions.
Application fee of $100 made payable to Healthy Congregations, Inc., along with the application is due by July 15. The application fee is refundable until August 15. Participants may pay in two installments: $350 is due upon acceptance into the program. The balance of $450 is due on or before January 15, 2008.

Facilitators

Rev. Emlyn Ott, D.Min.

Emlyn A. Ott, D.Min. is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and has served as a parish pastor, campus minister, pastoral counselor, leader and seminary professor during the past 20 years. She served on the original Advisory Board for the “Healthy Congregations” project developed by Dr. Peter Steinke and was named the CEO and Director of the project following Steinke’s retirement from the program. She holds a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, a Doctor of Ministry from Phillips Theological Seminary and is a Clinical Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. She has participated in seminars for four years at The Center for Family Process and continues her own family of origin work. Dr. Ott currently serves as Assistant Professor of Ministry and Pastoral Leadership at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio.

Rev. Robert I. Mathis, Ph.D.

From his starting point with Rabbi Edwin H. Friedman, Rev. Mathis has studied Bowen theory at the Western Pennsylvania Family Center and, most recently he completed two years of study at The Bowen Center in the Postgraduate Program. He is a Facilitator for the Healthy Congregations Workshops based on Bowen theory and serves on the Board of Directors of Healthy Congregations, Inc. He holds a Master of Divinity. from the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado, and a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization Bowen Theory from the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Mathis currently serves as the Pastor of Congregational Care at Meadow Park Church of God in Columbus, Ohio.

Required Reading
One from each category

Primers on Bowen theory

Gilbert, R. M. (2004). The eight concepts of Bowen theory. Falls Church, VA, Leading Systems Press.

Gilbert, R. M. (1999). "How successful parents think: A synopsis of Bowen family systems theory for parents". Connecting with our children: Guiding principles for parents in a troubled world. New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: pp. 59-123.

Kerr, M. E. (2003). One family's story: A primer on Bowen theory. Washington, DC, Bowen Center for the Study of the Family.

Texts on Bowen theory

Bowen, M. (1978). Family therapy in clinical practice. New York, J. Aronson.

Friedman, E. H. (1985). Generation to generation: Family process in church and synagogue. New York, Guilford Press.

Gilbert, R. M. (1992). Extraordinary relationships: A new way of thinking about human interactions. Minneapolis, Chronimed Pub.

Kerr, M. E. and M. Bowen (1988). Family evaluation: An approach based on Bowen theory. New York, Norton.

Papero, D. V. (1990). Bowen family systems theory. Boston, Allyn and Bacon.

“Healthy Leadership: Living with Nerve”
Many thanks to all who helped make this a special and successful event!

Keynote Speakers

Margaret J. Marcuson: Rev. Marcuson is a leader of leaders, ordained minister, and teacher and student of human systems. She speaks and writes on leadership and works with faith leaders nationally as a consultant/coach through her company Marcuson Leadership Circle. Her seminar and conference speaking and consulting crosses denominations.  Margaret has a Master of Divinity degree from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, and is an ordained American Baptist minister and a member of the First Baptist Church of Portland, OR.  She is the author of 111 Tips to Survive Pastoral Ministry.

Israel Galindo: Dr. Galindo is professor at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia.  He is the author of several books, including The Hidden Lives of Congregations (Alban) which was named one of the "Ten Best Books of 2005" by the Academy of Parish Clergy. His most recent publication is How to Be the Best Bible Study Leader Ever in the History of the Universe” (Alban).

Peter Steinke: Dr. Steinke is in the process of introducing his new book, Congregation Leadership in Anxious Time: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What. He is currently a consultant to congregations and the author of and trainer for the “Bridgebuilder Process for Troubled Churches” and “Healthy Congregations.” He has worked with more than 175 congregations in nine denominations and 15 states.  He has served as a parish pastor and has also published Preaching the Theology of the Cross and How your Church Family Works.

Venue
This year’s workshop was held both at the Ramada Inn East and at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. Information about the seminary (including directions to campus) can be found at: www.trinitylutheranseminary.edu

Lodging
Ramada Inn East Airport
(Hamilton and Broad Streets)
4801 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43213
Telephone: (614) 861-0321
Fax: (614) 861-8360

Golf Outing Opportunities
One of the more beloved traditions of the Advanced Workshop is the golf outing. Here are where our Healthy Congregations golfers spent their time in October.

Sunday, Oct 7
1:00 pm tee time
Bent Tree Golf Club

Monday, Oct 8
7:03 am tee time
Turnberry Golf Course

Wednesday, Oct 10
1:01 pm tee time
Champions Golf Course