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Interested in making connections with Healthy Congregations,
current thinking about family systems theory, and congregational life?

Join the Membership Network!

Benefits

For just $50 per year (plus $2.50 shipping and handling), the Membership Network offers the following connections:
  • Special portal in the website just for members
  • Quarterly subscription to the “Main Street Forum”
  • Discounted access to distance learning activities sponsored by Healthy Congregations, Inc.
  • Discounted registration fee to the annual National Gathering
  • Copy of Healthy Congregations’ Book of the Year
  • A handy, dandy Healthy Congregations book bag

 

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Who Can Join?

Membership is open to anyone interested in learning more about the theory—and about the work of HC.  It also support’s Healthy Congregations’ commitment to Develop, Train, Educate, and Consult.

NEW -- Special Offer for Students

Students can purchase a subscription to the Membership Network with the same benefits as a standard subscription.  The fee is only $25 (plus $1.25 shipping and handling).

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Book of the Year

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Healthy Congregations is pleased to announce our 2013 Book of the Year: Polarization and the Healthier Church: Applying Bowen Theory to Conflict and Change in Society and Congregational Life by Ronald Richardson.

The book of the year is included as part of every new and renewal Membership Network subscription.

About Polarization and the Healthier Church

Polarization is endemic in North American society. We see its effects in nearly every political, cultural, theological, and social issue. The polarized issues that exist today are not new; they have existed for all time, and some may never be resolved. What is different today, though, is the intensity of anger and hatred we experience. Society seems unable to deal with the problems and move forward. The approach Ronald Richardson describes here promotes neither a left nor right political agenda.

Building on many of the strategies offered in his earlier book, Creating a Healthier Church, the practical strategies presented here are based on his own successful approach to guiding church leaders, congregations, and community groups from conflict to understanding and cooperation. Once again, the application of Bowen family systems theory to the work of church leadership provides them with effective approaches to resolving divisive issues before they do irreparable damage to the church community.