Resources

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Getting to Amen: 8 Strategies for Managing Conflict in the African American Church

This book addresses the unique characteristics of conflict in African American congregations,...

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Mediating Conflict in Congregations: An In-Depth Interview with Charlie Pillsbury

This YouTube video helps congregational leaders learn strategies to address conflict that...

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Conflict in Congregations Special Report

This report by the Center for Congregations provides an overview of inevitable congregational...

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Handling Conflict

This thorough resource, covering 12 different aspects of conflict, identifies negative and...

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Moving Your Church Through Conflict

This guide walks through the five levels of conflict, identifying the warning signs and...

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Four Guiding Principles for Managing a Polarized Congregation

This article equips leaders to navigate conflict in the congregation.

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The Peacemaking Pastor: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Church Conflict

This scripture-based book offers a Biblical view of peacemaking to help congregations...

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Levels of Conflict - Based on the work of Speed Leas

This article summarizes Speed Leas' work on the five levels of congregational conflict.

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10 Ways to Engage People Who Worship Online

This online article, offered by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, recognizes that it...

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Orchestrate the Conflict: How to Creatively Engage Conflict to Achieve Leadership Goals

This book chapter offers a variety of strategies for congregations to address conflict...

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