Resources

Written for clergy and lay leaders who are considering closing their doors, this resource offers an adaptable decision making process and steps...

Through the lens of Murray Bowen's Family Systems theory, this book provides specific ways to navigate the emotional processes that emerge...

This article provides an overview on conflict resolution and mediation in contemporary and traditional Jewish settings.

This resource offers guidance for worship planners in congregations going through difficulty and identifies key considerations for worship life....

This book offers ground rules and strategies for handling disagreement.

This article addresses the problem of church conflict and the lack of training for pastors to handle it.

Part of a series produced by Faith Communities Today, this article analyzes the results of two surveys on the subject of congregational...

This article details the stories of several Roman Catholic congregations during the renovation process of their respective facilities.

It is not unusual for pastoral leaders to be confronted with individuals who attack for apparently no reason, creating chaos and negative...

This pack of eight articles educates readers about conflict and how to mitigate it in a congregation.