The Trinitarian Dance: How the Triune God Develops Transformational Leaders
Ebook
The Trinitarian Dance presents a model of leadership development based on the Holy Trinity. Part one analyzes the present state of the cultural and ecclesiastical situation in Canada, identifying specific trends and aspects relating to the need for development of effective leadership in the church. This section sets the stage for Part two, where a theology of trinitarian leadership is developed based on the dynamic of perichoresis, with the motif of a dance used to present a paradigm of transformational leadership. Part three offers church-based strategies for leadership development, concluding with a creative application of the doxological formula that captures the thrust of the entire book and leads it to a finale that includes a benediction of hope for the church through this leadership model.
"The music begins. We see a welcoming wave, calling us to join.
Not any dance, but one of God--the Three. Feel the rhythm and joy
of being in step with our Lord and Creator. Sharon Tam in The
Trinitarian Dance provides a working metaphor for leaders of
the vitality there is in understanding and being in step with this
God--Father, Son, and holy spirit--we love and serve."
--Brian C. Stiller, Global Ambassador, The World Evangelical
Alliance, Ontario
"Sharon Tam issues a compelling invitation to embrace a model of
Christian leadership shaped by a robust theology of the Trinity. It
also provides the pastor with helpful implementation pointers to
develop congregational leaders. Though the challenges in the
Canadian church and society are addressed there is much to be
gained by the church in the West. This volume is powerfully
engaging, refreshingly wholesome and transformationally hopeful for
the kingdom."
--T. V. Thomas, Director, Centre for Evangelism & World
Mission, Regina, Saskatchewan
"Readers of The Trinitarian Dance will be challenged to
overcome the Canadian culture of individualism and the
privatization of faith. Sharon Tam presents the Trinity as a
biblical and foundational model for transformational leadership
development in Christian communities. We need to emulate 'the love
of the Father, the worth of the Son, and the empowerment of the
Holy Spirit.' I recommend this book to anyone interested in the
revitalization of the Canadian church."
--Hugh A. McNally, founder, Atlantic Society for Biblical Equality,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Sharon Tam has anchored her perspective on leadership to the
challenges in the contemporary Canadian culture on the one hand,
and the other, to the opportunities inherent in a robust and
dynamic understanding of the Triune God. Her opinions and
recommendations sharpen the edges of her extensive research. The
application of insights from Trinitarianism to leadership that will
make a difference in Canadian society and beyond is creative and
challenging. This book helps address a gap in our literature in
this area."
--Paul Bramer, Professor of Christian Formation and Leadership,
Tyndale University College and Seminary, Toronto
Product Details
- Title : The Trinitarian Dance: How the Triune God Develops Transformational Leaders
- Authors:
- Tam, Sharon
- Ford, Leighton
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Publication Date: 2015
- ISBN: 9781630878511
Sharon Tam has been dancing with the Trinity for over thirty years. She is an ordained pastor and a trained spiritual director who thoughtfully loves God by genuinely loving others. She developed this paradigm of leadership training to equip lay leaders in the church, but soon discovered how applicable it was for preparing future leaders and resourcing pastors. She continues offering this training to local Toronto churches.