Bridgebuilding

Making peace with conflict in the Church

• Author(s): Alastair McKay,
• Publisher: Canterbury Press
• Pages: 180
• ISBN_10: 1786221438
  ISBN_13: 9781786221438
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Religion / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring , Family & Relationships / Conflict Resolution , Business & Economics / Conflict Resolution & Mediation , Religion / Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict , Religion / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources , Religion / Christian Life / Relationships , Religion / Christian Living / Family & Relationships , Political Science / Peace ,

Description:... There is a prevailing culture of ‘niceness’ within churches which can lead to conflict avoidance, suppression and denial. Consequently, ministers and church leaders often struggle to handle tensions, difference and competing demands within their congregations. Drawing on practical theology, conflict theory, family systems theory and experience, Bridgebuilding will help church ministers and church members find more fruitful ways of engaging with tensions and conflicts in the life of the Church. It offers numerous practical tools for transforming conflict into opportunities for personal and corporate growth. It complements the 'Growing Bridgebuilders' training course developed by Bridge Builders with CPAS.