| Description |
xiv, 179 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-177) and index. |
| Contents |
Why conflict happens -- Shared visions : the importance of clergy-musician teams -- The servant-leader -- Effective musicians : qualities and skills -- Effective clergy : qualities and skills -- Two are better than one : strategies for developing a supportive relationship -- Dealing with conflict -- Why musicians leave -- When the musician says goodbye : loss, transition, and starting anew -- Reflections on being a church musician. |
| Summary |
Collaboration between clergy and musicians is vital to the ministry of the Christian church. This book explores the importance of teamwork, identifying ways in which musicians and clergy can exercise their separate roles effectively, and suggesting strategies for building supportive relationships. Including heart-felt testimonies from musicians and clergy, Guenther takes a clear-eyed look at conflict, reasons musicians leave a church, and approaches for transition when the situation just does not work any longer. This distinguished church musician and seminary professor encourages musicians and clergy to work together with mutuality and collegiality in order to fulfill the promise of their ministry. |
| Subject |
Ministers of music.
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Ministers of music. |
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Clergy -- Office.
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Clergy -- Office. |
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Church musicians -- Vocational guidance.
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Church musicians. |
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Vocational guidance. |
| ISBN |
9780944529546 (alkaline paper) |
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0944529542 (alkaline paper) |
| Standard No. |
688670900631 |
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