Redeeming church conflicts
Subtitle: turning crisis into compassion and care
By: Tara Klena Barthel and David V. Edling ; foreword by Ken Sande
Contributors: Edling, David V., 1947-
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Grand Rapids
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780801014284
Subjects: Christianity; Conflict management; Church controversies; Church management
Description: "Every church will experience conflicts. How a church handles these inevitable conflicts determines its future and the spiritual health of its members. If properly approached, church conflicts can be used for spiritual growth--both individually and corporately as the body of Christ. Redeeming church conflicts--making something glorious out of something awful--provides evidence to a watching world that the gospel is real and powerful. In this purposeful and practical book, two church-conflict resolution experts take readers through the Acts 15 model of approaching conflict in order to help them understand the intricacies of their church conflict. The book provides a clear, godly way forward into redemptive reconciliation, regardless of how the people involved in the conflict respond or fail to respond"--Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: When sharp disputes begin in the church; title: Seeking the wisdom of others: is that wise?; title: Eternity makes a difference; title: Actions, desires, and beliefs; title: Much discussion and debate; title: Asking best (not just right) questions; title: Working with church groups; title: Moving from spiritual blindness to sight; title: Christian duty within the church; title: Shepherd-leadership; title: Biblical followership; title: Accountability we should cherish; title: How can I glorify God in this mess?; title: Owning my contribution to conflict; title: Speaking the truth in love; title: Forgive as Christ forgives.