scholarly journals Professional Missionary, Amateur Father: Using Missiological Principles and Family Systems Theory to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Family

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Robert Dunaetz ◽  
Stephen S. Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Systems Theory ◽  
Family Systems ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Family Systems Theory ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Healthy Family

Missionary fathers are sometimes better equipped to undertake the missionary task than to be successful husbands and fathers in stressful, cross-cultural contexts. This paper examines several missiological principles which are congruent with family systems theory that can help missionary fathers ensure the success of their family life.

Vocation as Autobiography: Family of Origin Influences on the Caregiving Role in Ministry

1994 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 370-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank J. Stalfa
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
Family Systems ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Family Of Origin ◽  
Family Systems Theory ◽  
Therapeutic Applications ◽  
Case Vignettes ◽  
And Function

Presents an overview of transgenerational family systems theory with primary emphasis on the dynamics of family life which are understood to influence the decision to enter a helping profession. Evaluates the role of caregiver as an aspect of ministerial identity and function in order to ascertain those factors which enhance or undermine professional development. Illustrates these influences with case vignettes and suggests education and therapeutic applications.

Context and process in medical ethics: The contribution of family-systems theory.

1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Grodin ◽  
Laurel Arthur Burton
Keyword(s):  
Medical Ethics ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
Family Systems ◽  
Family Systems Theory
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