A Workbook on Congregational Conflict for Pastors and Church Leaders

About the Book

You will discover: • The signs of a conflict you should address. • The tools to analyze conflict. • How to make a plan of action. • What to do to help those in conflict settle their issues. • What to do to help those in conflict find reconciliation. • How to work with difficult personalities. • How to work with groups and committees in conflict. • How to avoid the most common mistakes in conflict work. • When to get professional help. This Workbook is a valuable resource for the pastor or church officer who is faced with congregational conflict, lacks specific conflict response training, and needs to help her or his congregation through a troubling conflict. It also serves as a working tool and a resource for learning and training.

About the Author

Dr. Christensen has served as a pastor to troubled churches, a denominational staff member and a consultant and trainer for conflict resolution. He is a member of, and certified by, the Washington Mediation Association. He is trained in group facilitation. His conflict work began during the Civil Rights movement and has continued through cultural and church conflicts about war and peace, the rights and roles of women, and current issues about sexual orientation. He is committed to helping churches resolve their issues and restore their relationships. "Denominations and consultants can help, but the work ultimately must be done in and by the congregation," he says.