How to Handle Controversy and Conflict in Ministry

Filings

“If a pulpit is dominated primarily by the denunciation of our theological enemies, we will think that our biggest problem is them. And our biggest problem is always us.” - TGC

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Resolving Conflict: New Study Shows What Long-term Couples Can Teach Us

Filings

“One important skill that married couples develop over time is the ability to Jointly Negotiate Conflict Resolution Strategies (JNCRS) to their mutual benefit…. Only a few small studies have looked at what goes right in marriages over the long-term in conflict resolution.” - IFS

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The Christian Peacemaker Who Left a Trail of Trauma

Filings

“Judy Dabler built a career helping reconcile conflict within ministries including RZIM and Mars Hill. But a new investigation says she abused her authority to protect those with power.” - CToday

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When Godly Brothers Disagree: Lessons from the Division of Paul and Barnabas

Bob Gonzales

The apostle Paul appealed to the church in Corinth: “that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment” (1:10). But Paul did not always attain to that ideal himself. In Acts 15:36-41, we read the sad story of a sharp disagreement between Paul and his companion, Barnabas. What makes their disagreement so disheartening is the division that resulted.

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