Reconcilable Differences: Strategies for Your Journey through Conflict

by Gaylyn Williams, Ken Williams

Conflict is inevitable anywhere there are people—with family, friends, at church, in the community, in ministry and in business. It can either devastate or strengthen relationships. Conflicts are not destructive in themselves. The way they are handled determines how negative or positive they are.

If a conflict between two people isn’t properly resolved it can contaminate an entire family, business, congregation or ministry.

Reconcilable Differences addresses conflict from a biblical perspective. Readers discover what God reveals about how to convert a potentially destructive conflict into something constructive and beneficial in personal relationships, families, as well as in the body of Christ—churches, ministries or businesses. Proven principles guide communities and individuals to transform conflict into strong, God-honoring relationships.
These skills were tested for over thirty years with about forty-thousand missionaries, ministry leaders and churches worldwide.

This book is divided into six Keys to unlock relationships:
1. Embrace Conflict as an Ally unlocks the keys to effectively managing conflict to build your relationships, rather than destroying them.
2. To Err is Human—to Confront Is Divine unlocks keys to make confrontation positive, rather than negative.
3. Ticking Time Bombs unlocks skills to lower anger with someone attacking you verbally so you can come to a win/win situation.
4. Facilitate Peace unlocks skills to empower others to manage their conflicts.
5. Houston, We Have a Problem unlocks seven powerful steps to help you or others find solutions to problems.
6. Overcome Obstacles solidifies the unlocked skills.

Reconcilable Differences offers:
** Spiritual resources vital for managing conflicts
** Ground rules and foundational guidelines for conflict resolution from God’s Word
** Opportunities to work through each skill for greater understanding and practice

Available as an online course or workshop for your ministry.
www.RelationshipResources.org; www.RRcourses.com

Here are some of the reviews of this material:
“Gaylyn Williams wisely shares practical tools to build community by learning the skills to treat each other with dignity and love that is truly felt and understood. These biblically-grounded principles are destined to transform lives and ministries, unlocking new doors to spread the love of Jesus.” Dr. Dick Eastman, International President, Every Home for Christ

“We train people to preach so well that they can raise the dead, then they kill them again with their interpersonal skills. These materials give pastors and ministry leaders the practical skills they need to be effective in their ministries.” Patrick Repp, Minnesota Renewal Center

“There is no church, no pastor, no elder board, no ministry team and no Bible study group that would not profit immensely from this book. The tools given at the workshop using these materials are truly everyday tools. I use them in every relationship—from the casual acquaintance to the most intense counseling situation.” Pastor Tim Westcott, Idyllwild Bible Church, Idyllwild, California

“I really believe this material has His anointing and is the best training tool I’ve seen for our kind of people. I really believe in it.” Duane, missionary in Thailand

“I have three things to say about your material: 1) excellent 2) Excellent 3) EXCELLENT! It is definitely worth the price of the course!” Phil, missionary in Ecuador

291 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 21, 2015

About the author

Gaylyn Williams, President of Relationship Resources, is an inspirational speaker and author of 24 books. In her writing and speaking, Gaylyn uses practical, biblical principles to inspire people to be all God created them to be.

After receiving her degree from Dallas Bible College, Gaylyn spent 16 years as a missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Using her degree in Bible, linguistics, and Greek, she conducted linguistic analyses on five different Mayan dialects, developing a written language for each. She then helped train the native speakers to translate the New Testament into their languages.

Following her years as a missionary in Guatemala, she trained potential missionaries in basic linguistic and literacy skills, preparing them to go to the mission field. Gaylyn also developed the Wycliffe International Cookbook, one of Wycliffe’s top selling books after over 25 years. She later joined The Navigators as a full-time missionary, leading a single-parent family ministry.

Gaylyn’s personal story reflects the power of God’s sustaining grace. She offers encouragement to her listeners and readers by sharing her experiences of heartbreak, abandonment, loss and betrayal. Her speaking is transparent and engaging, allowing her to create an intimate, safe environment while building rapport with her audience.

Over the years, Gaylyn has partnered with hundreds of organizations to reach people across the globe. She has been featured on both radio and television programs, sharing her story and the good news about Jesus. Today, she is the President of Relationship Resources. Gaylyn is passionate about knowing God and empowering others in their relationships with God, others and themselves.

Mother of two married sons, Gaylyn currently resides in view of the majestic Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She enjoys hiking, walking, reading and spending time with The Lord and her friends and family.

Contact Gaylyn to discover how she can empower you and your group to greater intimacy with God and others.