Staying in Bounds: Straight Talk on Boundaries for Effective Ministry

Boundaries are healthy and necessary parts of life and ministry. Staying in Bounds provides straight-talk guidance to ministers, leaders of churches and other faith-based organizations and ministries on the what, why, and how of relational boundaries. This book develops the concept of boundaries from psychological and theological perspectives, discusses the benefits of boundaries, and then explains the importance of healthy boundaries in the church. Guidance is provided on the identification, implementation, and enforcement of healthy boundaries, with a special focus on ministry settings.