Transforming Conflict - The Blessings of Congregational Turmoil (Paperback)

Conflict is endemic to congregational life. Because congregations exist to help us find meaning and purpose, we find it difficult to realize that not everyone shares our understanding or approach. Many of us have cultural backgrounds that teach us that conflict is bad or to be avoided. Conflict Transformation, on the other hand, treats conflict as an opportunity to learn and grow, both individually, and institutionally. Exploring new understandings of how our bodies and minds respond to conflict, Cooley offers concrete strategies for personal growth and healthy congregational functioning. Anticipating new conflicts that may arise from recent traumas of pandemic response and political division, Cooley offers a way to make painful conversations sources of healing. Drawing on over 30 years of experience as a parish minister and denominational official, Cooley weaves personal reflections with intellectual theory. Each chapter includes discussion questions that make it a valuable resource for group conversation and learning.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2022
Authors:	Terasa Cooley
Foreword by:	Gil Rendle
Dimensions:	218 x 143 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-5381-6183-8
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Family & other relationships > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian life & practice > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian life & practice > General Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Christianity > Christian life & practice
LSN:	1-5381-6183-4
Barcode:	9781538161838

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