A couple of days ago, I posted a video of a presentation I did based on my dissertation. I shared it with some ministry partners and others who are part of the Table on Sunday. On Tuesday, I shared with some people at the Irish Bible Institute. In each session, there was an opportunity for question and response. I wanted…
Tag: hierarchy
Is There a Problem with Servant Leadership?
In addressing the problem of unhealthy leadership within the church, a common solution over the past few decades has been “Servant Leadership”.
Who is in Charge Here?
I’m sure you have seen hierarchical leadership displayed on an organisational chart. Typically one person is at the top, with a few subordinates at the next level and so on until you get to the bottom. It is often represented as a triangle as well. Similar idea. Small at the top. Large at the bottom….
A Feature or a Bug?
As you may have read, I completed a dissertation this summer. The topic was something I have been thinking about for a while. In the paper, I summarised the problem I was addressing with the word Hierarchy. However, I wanted to address issues of authority, abuse of power, and what are unquestionably malformed leadership structures in…