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Change and Conflict in Your Congregation (Even If You Hate Both): How to Implement Conscious Choices, Manage Emotions and Build ,Used
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With a positive theology of change, we can live as Christians known not for disagreements or selfinterest, but for our love through difficulty."When congregations can move forward from conflict, weather change well and allow ourselves to move beyond old and outdated stories, then we are able to create a new story for our future.... Do we dare to ask God to lead us to a new place?"from the BenedictionChange and conflict are often feared in churchesbut they don't need to be. When we learn to see these difficulties as normal, healthy parts of being a community, it is much easier to navigate them with a minimum of anxiety and bad behavior. We are able to let go of our fears and face change and conflict as catalysts for moving forward in the mission of showing God's love and justice to the world. In fact, there is no way to move forward in mission without change and conflict.This warmhearted guidebook will help your church navigate change and channel conflict into deeper understanding and a stronger sense of community. Lay leaders, pastors and church staff will be empowered by creative, easytoimplement strategies to: Establish appropriate congregational behavior and communication Practice nonanxious leadership in the midst of upheaval Foster productive community discussion and discernment Manage a community's tendency to polarize disagreements Encourage imaginative thinking and creative responses to difficult situations Replace a congregations discouraging selfimage with an empowering vision for ministry
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Change and Conflict in Your Congregation'? A: The main theme of the book is to help congregations understand that change and conflict are natural parts of community life. It offers strategies for navigating these challenges positively to build a thriving Christian community.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Change and Conflict in Your Congregation' is Rev. Anita L. Bradshaw.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Change and Conflict in Your Congregation' published? A: The book was published on January 5, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: What strategies does the book offer to manage conflict? A: The book provides strategies such as establishing appropriate behavior and communication, practicing nonanxious leadership, fostering productive discussions, and encouraging creative responses to conflict.
- Q: Is this book suitable for church leaders? A: Yes, the book is designed for lay leaders, pastors, and church staff, providing them with practical tools to navigate change and conflict within their congregations.
- Q: What is the goal of the book regarding community change? A: The goal of the book is to empower communities to view change and conflict as opportunities for growth and to foster a deeper understanding and stronger sense of community.
- Q: Does the book address fears regarding change in congregations? A: Yes, the book addresses common fears about change and conflict, encouraging readers to see them as normal and healthy parts of community life.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.