Jaech, Richard E.

Transforming church conflict : A guide for pastors and leaders / [print] Transforming church conflict authored by Richard E. Jaech. - Camas, Washington : Aachen Press, (c)2011. - xv, 167 pages ; 23 cm

SEEING CHURCH CONFLICT IN A NEW WAY A chorus of many voices -- Our resistance to working with conflict: Addressing the false belied that conflict equals failure -- THE SKILLS TO TRANSFORM CONFLICT Gathering the voices -- Moving from talk to dialogue -- Exploring deeper -- Look where we've arrived -- Look what we've learned -- The use and misuse of power in the congregation and common conflicts that follow -- Complications faced by pastors and leaders.

Well written and practical. Good description of just how hard it is to be with conflict in a church. The Process Work focus helped me face the complexity - and hope in doing this work.



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BV352.J22.T736 2011