Emlyn A. Ott

All the Families of the Earth

“Engaging a combination of wisdom, humor, creativity, and emotional openness, Barbara Laymon connects biblical stories with clarity to the relationships, faith principles, and families of today. Using systems thinking, biblical knowledge, and the framework of Bowen Theory, this resource provides a human bridge across the ages and allows us to see our own beliefs, community lives, and multigenerational family experiences with new perspective. The Discussion Guide is a wonderful accompaniment.”

Clear, Calm, and Connected

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Clear, Calm, and Connected offers new perspectives on congregational life using a lens and language drawn from the work of Rabbi Edwin Friedman. Applying seven of the eight concepts of Bowen theory, the resource is down to earth and practical. It offers exercises and questions to encourage mission, awareness, and observation in family and ministry settings. Walters and Holley deliver perspective on the process of focusing on self-awareness, strength, challenge, integrity, and purpose.”

Embracing God's Future without Forgetting the Past

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Incorporating a wealth of ministry experience, Michael K. Girlinghouse has provided a view from the 'adaptive balcony' of grief and loss and the impact of nostalgia on church culture today. Interpreting grief and loss as vital, he responds to his own question 'Is grief a barrier to change?' with a 'yes, but...' This resource is a guide for leaders to engage in practical ways to reclaim the paradox and mystery of God's mission and purpose. There is hope and new life in looking back to go forward. Down to earth and resounding with honest and engaging stories.”