<p> Hierarchical leadership structures were once the primary paradigm for leadership in
the church. In a contemporary world where culture has shifted and the rise of the scepticism
of authority has eroded hierarchies, the church must embrace a new paradigm. Flat leadership
is a structure that is being embraced in both the secular world and the church. In this thesis
we interpret the shifts in culture and how they have altered the landscape of leadership. We
also assess flat leadership as an effective approach to leadership in response to our shifting
culture.</p> <p> Flat leadership is a biblical approach to leading. This thesis will engage with
Scripture and highlight its support for leading through a sharing of power and authority.
Finally, we offer some thoughts on how to begin to move churches from hierarchies to flat
structures. Flat leadership represents a Biblical approach to church organizational structures.
Utilizing this approach can help churches avoid many of the common pitfalls of ministry and
can promote healthier structures for congregational life to thrive.</p> / Thesis / Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/19777 |
| Date | 26 March 2015 |
| Creators | Rutledge, Andrew |
| Contributors | Beach, Lee, None |
| Source Sets | McMaster University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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