Family Systems Theory can help ministry personnel and communities of faith be more self-aware and self-differentiating; to be better equipped to identify those in the community of faith with good leadership skills; and to better recognize and deal with anxiety in the system. This module can help ministry personnel and community of faith leaders gain a better understanding of Family Systems Theory and how to use the theory as church leaders.

The total time to complete this eModule is about 60 minutes: 40 minutes of video and 20 minutes to complete the Reflections. We recommend that you then engage in a conversation with a group from your community of faith who have taken the module (at least 90 minutes).

What You’ll Explore

• An overview family systems theory
• The application of family systems theory to communities of faith
• The importance of self differentiation for leadership
• The importance of being a non-anxious presence in the midst of transition and change

Use the Family Systems Forum to chat with others who have enrolled in this eModule. .