Resources

Grounded in scripture and tradition, this resource organizes 30 leadership principles into categories to target all areas of ministry, focusing...

This scripture-based book offers a Biblical view of peacemaking to help congregations through inevitable conflicts, outlining the steps of...

This book addresses the unique characteristics of conflict in African American congregations, revealing the eight strategies for managing...

This book evaluates nonviolent communication as a useful tool to be used by churches as a response to conflict, drawing connections between...

This guide walks through the five levels of conflict, identifying the warning signs and characteristics of each, along with steps to resolution....

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

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

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

The Center for Healthy Churches (CHC) believes in the importance of being Spirit-led in their consulting work. It is a consulting and...

This article shares strategies for congregations to be part of the solution during divisive times.