Mending Fences: Reconciling Broken Relationships

by Gordon E. Penfold

Recently, Crucial Conversations Leadership Academy surveyed 1,100 new managers, revealing their most significant struggles. These findings underscore the critical need for this volume on conflict resolution and reconciliation.
• Holding people accountable for bad behavior
• Addressing poor performance
• Resolving conflict
This book is meticulously designed to equip pastors, denominational leaders, church leaders, lay persons, businesses, and civic groups with a biblically grounded and theologically compelling guide for reconciling broken relationships. It outlines the processes from the Word of God for handling the inevitable conflict challenges in life. Additionally, it clearly presents the gospel, enabling individuals to discover the Peace of God found only in the God of Peace.

250 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 23, 2025

Reviews

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gordon Penfold delivers an exceptional and biblically based blueprint for resolving conflict—whether in the church, personal relationships, or the workplace.

The stories and examples are relatable. The author has not only thoroughly researched the topic, but also shares valuable insights from decades of experience in ministry, conflict resolution, and healing. He’s also humble enough to reflect on his own mistakes and what he has learned from them.

This is a book for our times. Unfortunately, people today are often quick to write off those they disagree with, rather than engage in meaningful discussion or work toward reconciliation. This book offers practical tools and biblical principles to address conflict and move toward resolution.