Conflict Management in Congregations

Conflict Management in Congregations
Author: David B. Lott
Publsiher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2001-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781566994927

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Since its inception, the Alban Institute has earned a reputation as a leader in addressing congregational conflict management issues through its research, consulting services, educational events, and particularly its publications. Drawing on this rich heritage, the first title in our new "Harvesting the Learnings" anthology series gathers 20 classic Alban works on congregational conflict into a single, indispensable volume. Conflict Management in Congregations harvests the collected wisdom of many of the key thinkers on this topic, including such past and present Alban consultants as Speed Leas, George Parsons, Margaret Bruehl, Gil Rendle, Alice Mann, and Roy Pneumann. Much of the material found here has long been unavailable but is still much in demand. Divided into three sections that explore the dynamics of conflict, conflict management techniques, and dealing with conflict in specific contexts, this book serves as a comprehensive primer that no pastor or congregational leader will want to be without.

Communication and Conflict Management in Churches and Christian Organizations

Communication and Conflict Management in Churches and Christian Organizations
Author: Kenneth O. Gangel,Sam Canine
Publsiher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2002-03-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781579109028

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Churches thrive on communication; they are stifled by conflict. Renowned Christian educator Kenneth O. Gangel joins his colleague Samuel L. Canine to bring good news to the church - communication skills can be learned and conflict can be managed. The church need no longer hide conflict nor excuse itself for poor communication, but can instead acknowledge where it has problems and seek transformation. The authors offer scriptural strategies for overcoming conflict and for building trust in relationships - even relationships among deacons or between deacons and pastors. Drawing from recent studies in the social sciences, Gangel and Canine show the church how to manage strife and foster dialogue so that the church can flourish. Chapter titles include Learning To Listen, Power in Conflict Management, Negotiation and Bargaining in Conflict Management, Organizational Causes of Conflict, Coalitions in Conflict Management, Managing Conflict Destructively or Constructively, Stress: Cause And Cure, and The Workaholic Syndrome. This book is a valuable resource for training church leaders. It is also an important resource for those who are already pastors, for whom the issues are daily realities and not just academic theory. Through its use in churches and seminaries, the book is designed to lead God's church through its conflicts to renewed vigor in ministry and growth.

Managing Church Conflict

Managing Church Conflict
Author: Hugh F. Halverstadt
Publsiher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781611644678

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In this instructive book, Hugh Halverstadt advocates a Christian vision of shalom for an ethical process of conflict management. He shows how respectfulness, assertiveness, accountability, and a focus on the larger common good should all serve as Christian behavioral standards. The book is ideal for addressing ministries, church systems, and other nonprofit organizations in conflict.

When Church Conflict Happens

When Church Conflict Happens
Author: Michael Hare
Publsiher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802496836

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You Don’t Have to Dread Conflict Every church will experience conflict at some point. But it doesn’t have to destroy you. In fact, conflict can be an incredible opportunity, if you know how to seize it. Unfortunately, very few churches use the opportunity well, but your church can. Michael Hare, PhD, has been helping churches recover (and even grow) from conflict for over 20 years, and now he can help you too. Learn: how to recognize healthy and unhealthy conflicts what the five levels of conflict are and why they matter how to design an action plan that will succeed how to prevent unhealthy conflict before it begins With copious case studies and practical tools, you’ll find it’s surprisingly manageable to develop these new skills. Learn to lead confidently in the face of conflict and invest in your church’s future today. PLUS! Additional Resources in the back include: Conflict management Style Survey Conflict Assessment Tools Interview Questions for Assessing Conflict and more! "I enthusiastically endorse this book and welcome it as a valuable addition to the growing stable of peacemaking resources!" KEN SANDE Author of the Peacemaker and Founder of Peacemaker Ministries and Relational Wisdom 360 "Few things break God’s heart more, and cause the hosts of hell to rejoice more, than conflict among His followers. My friend Mike Hare is well-qualified to prepare church leaders with practical intervention strategies (brought to life by case stories) that enable us to anticipate, analyze, and resolve conflict, moving step-by-step through processes that result in unity and blessing." DR. WESS STAFFORD President Emeritus, Compassion International Author of Too Small to Ignore and Just a Minute

Redeeming Church Conflicts

Redeeming Church Conflicts
Author: Tara Klena Barthel,David V Edling
Publsiher: Hendrickson Publishers
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2016-04-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781619708723

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Discover practical advice on resolving conflicts and dealing with crises within the church---and learn how to turn each situation into an opportunity for grace. In this hope-filled book, experts Barthel and Edling take you through the Acts 15 model of approaching dissension in order to provide a clear, godly way forward to redemptive reconciliation. 204 pages, softcover from Hendrickson.

Getting to Amen

Getting to Amen
Author: Lora-Ellen McKinney
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2005
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: NWU:35556037599990

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This important resource provides a set of practical tools--based on Christian principles, psychological theory, and research on African-American religious culture--that will help churches move beyond disputes and disagreements to harmony and heartfelt amens.

Conflict Management for Church Leaders

Conflict Management for Church Leaders
Author: Global University
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2007
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 0761710310

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Discover Your Conflict Management Style

Discover Your Conflict Management Style
Author: Speed B. Leas
Publsiher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 53
Release: 1998-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781566995085

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Speed B. Leas helps readers to assess their conflict response and discover options appropriate to different levels of conflict. He draws on years of experience helping conflicted congregations to provide valuable insights on the nature of conflict and its resolution, making this an excellent tool for raising self-awareness and a practical introduction to conflict management. This new edition contains an improved Conflict Strategy Instrument, revised to reflect new learnings and more accurately describe your conflict management style.