FACULTY And Workshop Presentations
The Reverend Andrew J. Archie is the rector of St. Michael and St. George Episcopal Church in Clayton, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Prior to moving to Missouri, he served for twelve years as rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Purcellville, Virginia. He began his studies with Ed Friedman in 1991 in his Post-graduate Seminars in Family Emotional Process. Since Friedman's death, he has continued to study at the Center for Family Process and, more recently, with Roberta Gilbert, MD. He joined the LIM Workshops faculty in 1999. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Episcopal Seminary. The eldest child of two oldest children, he has worked hard at understanding the Church and himself in terms of emotional systems and to remember, in the words of Friedman, "there are no issues, only emotions." His workshop presentations include: "Dumbledore As A Non-anxious Presence", "The Blessed Virgin Mary: What Do the Presence of the Past and Cutoff Have to Do With Jesus' Mother?" and "Self-Regulating in the Face of One's Wife's Family of Origin".
mailto:Ajarchie@aol.com Katharine G. Baker, PhD, is a clinician and family business consultant based in Northampton, Massachusetts. She began her study of Bowen Family Systems Theory in 1974, and has continued to explore the concepts ever since through deepening her understanding of her own family, of clinical families, and of the relationship systems of families who work together. She is committed to on-going research projects on Bowen Theory, with a special focus on the concept of Societal Emotional Process. She has published articles based on her research in the Journal of Family Systems and has presented numerous papers at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family's annual symposium in Washington, DC, as well as at the Mid-West symposium in Chicago, IL, and at the Princeton, NJ, Family Center. In addition, She has developed and presented a training program in Bowen Theory for Russian psychologists in Moscow. Dr. Baker graduated from Harvard/Radcliffe College, and received her masters degree from NYU in Russian Studies. She also holds masters and doctoral degrees in social work from Catholic University in Washington, DC. She joined the LIM Workshops faculty in 2002. Her workshop presentations include: "Using Bowen Theory to Assess A Church As A System", "Marriage Through the Lens of Bowen Theory", "Kerry, Bush and Societal Emotional Process", "Terrorism Through the Lens of Bowen Theory" and "Societal Emotionmal Process in New Orleans 19 Months After Katrina."
mailto: bakerkg@comcast.net Elaine Boomer, M.S.W., is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Vienna, Virginia. Prior to becoming a therapist, she worked in the corporate marketplace as a Bank Marketing and Training Officer. Her first exposure to Family Systems Theory was through personal coaching from Ed Friedman from 1989 to 1991. After receiving her Masters in Social Work in 1994 from Virginia Commonwealth University, she studied with Ed Friedman until his death in 1996. In addition to serving as a LIM Workshop faculty member since 1996, she often presents seminars and workshops on systems thinking to various community organiozations. As an overfunctioning eldest, her work in understanding emotional systems has "changed her life"! Her workshop presentations include: "Why Do I Have to Do Everything Around Here?", "Anxious Adaptations: A Case Study", "Lessons from a Horse Whisperer", "The Complexity of Triangles", "Human Emotions - - A Dilemma", "Self-differentiation and Loss", "Can Emotional Systems Really Change?, "Self-differentiation: A Spiritual Journey", "Changing Emotional Process", "The Enneagram: Insight Toward Self-differentiation" (with Israel Galindo), "Managing Emotional Process In A Time of Family Crisis", "Bees and the Other Affairs of Men", "Moving Toeards Neutrality In Divorce", "The Enneagram and Self-differentiation" and "Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain".
mailto:Elaine.Boomer @verizon.net The Reverend Dr. Robert L. Dibble serves as Minister to Adults at River Road Church, Baptist, in Richmond, Virginia, a position he has held since 1989. Prior to coming to Virginia, he served as Minister of Education and Adminstration to churches in New Orleans, Louisana and Jackson, Mississippi. A graduate of Chaminade University of Honolulu, he received his M.Div/R.E. and Ed. D. degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he first read Ed Friedman's Generation to Generation. He began participation in the Leadership In Ministry workshops in 1993 and joined the faculty in 2001. An adjunct faculty member since 1995 at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, he has taught Church Administration from a systems perspective. Additionally, his interest in systems theory has led him to offer (and sometimes lead) seminars and retreats for adults in the church on such subjects as marriage, parenting, birth order, and family of origin. His workshop presentations include: "General James Longstreet: From 'Old Warhorse' to Anathema; A Case Study In Bowen Theory."
mailto:bobdibble@rrcb.org. The Reverend Dr. Israel Galindo is Professor of Christian Education at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, Virginia. A former private school principal and hospice chaplain, he most recently served at the Vienna Baptist Church, Vienna, Virginia. He began participation in the Leadership In Ministry Workshops in 1993 and joined the faculty in 1997. A frequent conference and seminar leader, he is the author of numerous articles and several books, including: The Craft of Christian Teaching, Let Us Pray, The Bible, Live! The Tree of All Hearts: Modern Parables for Teaching Faith, El Arte de la Ensenanza Cristiana, 10 Best Parenting Ways to Ruin Your Child, 10 Best Ways to Ruin Your Teenager" and The Hidden Lives of Congregations. His workshop presentations include:"Teaching Systems Theory", "Systems Thinking and Thinking Systems", "Clergy Self-defeating Behavior in A Systems Context", "Cut-offs: Institutional vs. Family of Origin", "How to Achieve Self-differentiation in Ten Easy Steps", "The Enneagram: Insight Toward Self-differentiation" (with Elaine Boomer), "The Myth of Competence", "Is Bowen Systems Theory A Form of Determinism?", "Was Niccolo Machiavelli a Bowenian?", "Systems Misunderstandings or What You May Think You Know About Family Systems Theory" and "The Rules: A Short Course to Effective 'Systems Functioning' in a Congregational Setting.". Dr. Galindo is Executive Director of Educational Consultants and edits the Leadership in Ministry newsletter.
mailto:IGalindo@aol.com The Reverend Dr. Margaret Hess Her workshop presentations include: "Fishing for Fallen Light: Exploring the Impact of the Civil War on My Family of Origin"
mailto:mabahe@aol.com Norman Leigh Jones provides consultation and training related to diversity and differentiation to organizations as a member of several national networks related to personal growth and development with a focus on strengthening families. A Senior Associate of Dancil-Jones and Associates, Inc., founded by his wife, Brenda Dancil-Jones, he is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryland and a former Supervisor of the Family Systems Counseling Program of the Fairfax, Virginia, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. He holds bachelors and masters degrees in psychology from Howard University and the University of Michigan respectively and studied with Ed Friedman. He joined the LIM Workshops faculty in 2002. He has been active in religious education, pastoral counseling and rites of passage programs. His workshop presentations include: "The Concept of Elderhood and Its Relationship to the Stability of Family and Community" and ""The Elephant in The Room and Me".
mailto:takestwo@worldnet.att.net The Reverend Dr. James Lamkin is pastor of the Northside Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. A native of Louisiana, he has also pastored congregations in Louisiana and Virginia, served as a hospital chaplain and been the director of a regional medical center's Department of Pastoral Care. A graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, he did his CPE training at Baylor University Medical Center and received his Doctor of Ministry degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His sermons and articles have been published in books and periodicals and, in addition to writing and reading, he enjoys juggling and storytelling. James began participation in the Leadership In Ministry Workshops in 1993 and joined the faculty in 2002. His workshop presentations include: "Back to the Future: A Case Study in Reconnecting With A Cut-off", "A Laboratory, A Mad Scientist and the Alchemy of Grace", "Bowen Theory and the Tragedy of the Whaleshop Essex.", "Space: The Final (and Periennial) Frontier", "The Stuff of Quests: The Clarifying Power of A Question", "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Syatem! (A Bowenian Take On A Theological Notion)", "Systemic Geometry 101: The Triangle" and "The Bush Family Tree: A Systemic Arboretum".
mailto:james@ndbc.com The Reverend Margaret J. Marcuson, founder of the Marcuson Leadership Circle, lives in Portland, Oregon. She works with clergy and other leaders who want to practice an easier, more effective way to lead. She is a leader of leaders, ordained minister, and teacher and student of human systems. She speaks and writes on leadership and works with leaders nationally as a consultant and coach. She often works with clergy and churches in crisis. Margaret pastored the First Baptist Church of Gardner, Massachusetts, for thirteen years. She began her studies with Ed Friedman in 1995 and continued to study at the Center for Family Process in Bethesda for six years. She joined the LIM Workshops faculty in 1999. A graduate of the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California, she is also an experienced family member and continually seeks to refine and reframe that experience. Her workshop presentations include: "Endurance: Shackleton, Friedman and What It Takes To Be a Leader", "Teresa of Avila as Leader: A Very Determined Determination", "Finding A Voice: Spiritual Maturity and Self-differentiation", "Back on the Road Again: The Journey Toward Differentiation", "We Are in Kansas, Toto: A Family Journey", "Room to Breathe: Differentiation and the Art of Leadership", "Crisis In A Flagship Church: View From A Pew" and "Money As Mirror: How Dollars Reflect Emotional Process in Families and Congregations."
mailto:Marcuson@pastors.com The Reverend Dr. Lawrence E. Matthews is the founder and coordinator of Leadership In Ministry Workshops. His workshop presentations include: "Ministering to Congregations as Family Systems", "Leadership Through Self-differentiation", "Family of Origin Work: Personal and Theological Reflections", "A Theological Dialogue With Bowen Theory", "Eight (Ten,Twelve & Fifteen) Years With the Theory", "Triangles, Triangles Everywhere", "Reinventing Leadership", "Leadership: Pastors and Presidents - - A Case Study", "Back to the Future: Family of Origin Work and Self-differentiation", "Separation Strategy", "It Takes Two to Tango: Reciprocity in Relationship Systems", "Theology and the Theory: A Case Study", "Back to My Future: A Personal Pilgrimage", "Back to My Future: The Rest of the Story", "Leadership In A '911' Kind of World", "Leadership in the Present World Crisis: A Case Study", "A Congregational Transition Viewed Through Bowenian Lenses: A Research Project", "Back to My Future I & II: Working on Both Sides of the Major Triangle" and "If Dealing With Resistance Is the Key To the Kingdom, What Is the Kingdom? For Larry's bio click on .....
Dr. Lawrence Matthews The Reverend Dr. Betty Pugh Mills has served as pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia since 1997. She is also Adjunctive Professor of Christian Ministry at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. A graduate of Andover Newton Theological School, she received her D. Min. degree from the School of Theology at Virginia Union University in Richmond. She has participated in the LIM workshops since 1996 and joined the faculty in 2005. Her workshop presentations include: "Togetherness and Divorce: A Personal and Community Transition", "When We All Get Togetehr ... Broadening the Repetoire" and "To Tell the Truth: Secrets, Health and Hope in A Church".
mailto: BPugh@gbconline.org The Reverend Dr. William T. Pyle serves as Adjunctive Professor of Supervised Ministry at the Campbell University Divinity School. He has taught previously at North Carolina Wesleyan College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. A native of Kentucky, he received his M.Div. at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Ph.D from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is trained as an Intentional Interim Minister through the Center for Congregational Health and is challenged to understand congregational dynamics from a systems perspective. A participant in the Leadership in Ministry workshops since 2002, he joined the faculty in 2007.
mailto:bilpyle@aol.com Presentations By Guest Presenters, Workshop Participants and Former Faculty Coaches
The Reverend Dr. Joel Alvis - "Self-differentiation and Pastoral Leadership In A Time of Racial Conflict" and "Faith As Family"
Angelo S. Bolea, Ph. D. - "Understanding Brain Function Builds Ministerial Leadership", "Leadership Development and Brain Function" and "Spirituality, Prayer and the Brain"
The Reverend Dr. Timothy Brock - "Death, Divorce, Disgrace or Deification: The Role of Associate Ministers in One Congregation" and "Me and My Shadows: A Conversation Among Carl Jung, Murray Bowen and Tim Brock"
Myrna Carpenter, Ph. D., R.N., C.S. - "Anxiety", "Leadership Through Self-differentiation", "Through the Looking Glass: Galileo's Work System", "The Process of Change and Discovery: Self as the Independent Variable in Emotional Systems", "Resilience: Nature's Imaginative Response to Challenge" and "Vision: The Imaginative Edge of Leadership"
The Reverend Ronald Faus - "Sheep That Bite"
The Reverend Norman Femrite - "Systems Theory and the Ethical Journey" and "Ulysses Grant: Leadership and Emotional Field"
Roberta Gilbert, M.D. - "Clergy in a Regressed Society"
The Reverend Keith Harder - "Convergence in Perichoresis: Quantum Theory and Emotional Systems ... A Spiritual Biography"
The Reverend Kenneth G. Hurto - "The Key to the Kingdom", "Willfulness: A Dis-ease of the Soul", "Be A Lighthouse, Not A Bulldozer", "Permeable or Porous?: Cell Membranes in Proximate Relationships" and "Why Do We Fight So Much? Congregational and Family Conflict From A Family Systems Perspective."
The Reverend Carol Jeunnette - "Differentiation and Beauty"
Michael Kerr, M.D. - "Differentiation of Self", "Towards A Systems Concept of Supernatural Phenomena" and "Emotional Factors in Violence in Family and Society"
Susan Luff, R.N., C.S. - "Physical Illness and Emotional Process", "Overfunctioning: Leadership Gone Awry" and "A Dilemma Solved: Killer Whales Never Leave Their Mother"
The Reverend Cynthia Maybeck - "The Elusive Journey to Self", "Too Close/Too Far: Fusion and Cut-off, Flip Sides of the Same Coin", "The Myth of the Glass Ceiling: Multi-generational Family Process As Liberation", "O Brother! Sibling Relationships in Generation After Generation", "Self-differentiated Dogs: An Oxymoron", "Grace Under Fire: Maintaining Selfdifferentiation in A Hostile Environment" and "Overfunctioning, Mindreading and Other Myths."
The Reverend Jake Morrill - "With the Body in Mind: Stress, Health and Wholeness"
The Reverend Joey Olson - "The Process of Abuse - The Journey to Healing"
The Reverend Dr. Stephen Price-Gibson - "April Fool:A Whovian Approach to Anxiety Management Through Bowen Theory", "From Problem to Mystery: Bowen Theory in the Light of Marcel's Philosophizing" and "Banish Plump Jack and Banish All the World: Bowen Theory, Shakespeare and the Problemattic of Leadership."
The Reverend Dr. Ronald W. Richardson - "Being A Self in Ministry: Unity and Change", "Congregational Anxiety: Assessment and Intervention" and "Doing Family of Origin Work."
The Reverend Dr. Robert B. Setzer, Jr. - "Watching the Triangles ... and Making Them Work for You", "Family of Origin Work: Re-shaping Ministry", "Preaching and Self-differentiation" and "A Tricky Transition: Moving from An Overfunctioning Pastor to Better Self-differentiation."
The Reverend Dr. Mahan Siler - "Leadership Through Self-differentiation", "The Minister As An Agent of Change", "Looking Back: Learnings From Friedman", "The Interplay Between Two Systems Thinkers: Murray Bowen and Walter Wink" and "Leading for Change Amid Change: A Systems Perspective."
Peter Titelman, PhD - "Bridging Cutoff in The Process of Defining A Self", Societal Emotional Process: A Biblical Family" and "The Triangle: The Basic Building Block of An Emotional System."
Peggy Treadwell, L.I.C.S.W. - "Ministry, Clarity and Connection."
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