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Thriving Through Ministry Conflict: A Parable of How Resistance Can Be Your Ally

by James P. Osterhaus, James M. Jurkowski, and others. Zondervan, 2010.

Description

This book seeks to resolve conflict on an individual level, asserting that the only thing one can change is oneself; therefore it is essential to understand how one manages conflict.

Features

personal exercises, discussion questions, technical vs. adaptive change

Recommended Audience

Clergy and lay leaders

Cost

Purchase as a book or e-book

Practical Applications

  • Reflect on how you react to conflict by participating in response activities --- "The Problem is You, So Know Yourself", "Resistance is Your Ally", and "Adaptive Change".
  • Use conflict as a way to reach self-understanding, self-management, and as an opportunity to practice conflict managing skills.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Wendy McCormick

Wendy McCormick is the Center for Congregations’ southwest Indiana director. She has an interest in congregational fundraising and stewardship, including planned giving.

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