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Power and Leadership for the Church - Interview With Mark Meynell || SLP474
Sep 13, 2023
Mark Meynell, co-editor of 'Not So with You: Power and Leadership for the Church', is interviewed by Glen Scrivener. They discuss the importance of power and leadership in the church, the dangers of authoritarianism, and the connection between identity and leadership. They also explore the concept of competitive victimhood and discuss the book 'Are You 100% Sure You Want to be an Agnostic?' along with listener comments.
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- Power and authority, though often viewed with skepticism and nervousness, are essential for the flourishing of the church, and the goal is not to avoid them, but to use them well.
- The inter-trinitarian relationships serve as a model for godly relationships and leadership within the church, emphasizing the importance of understanding the doctrine of the Trinity in power dynamics.
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The Importance of Power and Leadership for the Church
The podcast episode discusses the importance of power and leadership for the church. The hosts interview Mark Menel about his new book, 'Not So With You: Power and Leadership for the Church,' which he co-edited with Mark Sterling. They emphasize that power and authority, though often viewed with skepticism and nervousness, are essential for the flourishing of the church. Drawing comparisons to an orchestra needing a conductor, they argue that power can be used for good and ill, and the goal is not to avoid it, but to use it well. They highlight Jesus' teachings on servant leadership and contrast it with authoritarianism and the misuse of power in various church contexts.
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