Living with Paradox: Religious Leadership and the Genius of Double Vision

Foreword by Max de Pree.

The Persistent Paradox of Religious Leadership.

PARADOXES IN THE LEADER'S ROLE.

Person and Position: Being True to Oneself and to Congregational Expectations.

Prophet, Priest, and King: Playing Three Roles at Once Without Confounding Them.

PARADOXES OF PERSPECTIVE.

Inclusivity and Exclusivity: Appreciating Both Uniqueness and Universality in Faith Convictions.

Timely and Timeless: Applying the Bible's Eternal Truths to Present Circumstances.

PARADOXES BUILT.

For-Profit and Not-for-Profit: Balancing the Books While Serving a Larger Purpose.

Person and Organization: Running an Efficient Organization in Which People Feel Deeply Recognized.

PARADOXES OF CONGREGATIONAL MISSION.

Product and Process: Valuing Ends and Means Equally.

Mission and Maintenance: Moving the Congregation Toward Achieving Its Goals While Fostering Goodwill and Group Cohesion.

Conclusion: Leading Others to Double Vision.