2001
Richard M. Jones
New Structures for Mission: A Regional Redevelopment Intervention
This thesis describes a redevelopment intervention involving six Anglican parishes in one region. The intervention is described with reference to the organizational developmental theories of Arlin Rothauge and the work of Peter Senge and Harrison Owen and the concept of “The Learning Organization”. As the parishes of the region became a Learning Organization there were structural changes with parishes closing and amalgamating. New structures for mission are described including team ministry, common administration and common mission objectives. New models of leadership and governance are explored with reference to the experience of the wider church.