Forging a Faithful Path in Chaotic Times

The mission of the Centeris to lead the development of Bowen family systems theory into a science of human behavior and to assist individuals, families, communities, and organizations in solving major life problems through understanding and improving human relationships. The Center carries out its mission locally, nationally, and internationally through its training programs, conferences, research, clinical services, audiovisual materials, and publications. The Georgetown Family Center is an educational, research, and clinical center incorporated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the District of Columbia.

The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family

Looking at Self, Congregations, and Our Society

The faithful path for religious traditions is being challenged from all sides. Specific expressions of societal emotional process are showing up as sharp divisions. Faith leaders find themselves in one corner or another or regarded as irrelevant. In this conference, we will look at ourselves, congregations, and some specific examples of societal process.

The conference will explore the basics of Bowen theory, look at ways to understand your congregation’s history and ability to deal with issues and controversy, and the capacity to act. We will look at all of this with an eye toward faith leaders moving on a faithful path for themselves and their faith communities.

Bowen theory suggests that the faithful path in any religious tradition is not to be found in either polarization or compromise, but rather through differentiation of self in relationship. For a religious leader it can mean pursuing a religious vision while maintaining relationships with the people who both disagree and agree with you. This is difficult to do, especially amid emotional intensity, your own and others.

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Forging a Faithful Path in Chaotic Times

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