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When Church Conflict Happens: A Proven Process for Resolving Unhealthy Disagreements and Embracing Healthy Ones
You Don’t Have to Dread Conflict
Every church will experience conflict at some point. But it doesn’t have to destroy you. In fact, conflict can be an incredible opportunity, if you know how to seize it. Unfortunately, very few churches use the opportunity well, but your church can.
Michael Hare, PhD, has been helping churches recover (and even grow) from conflict for over 20 years, and now he can help you too.
how to recognize healthy and unhealthy conflictswhat the five levels of conflict are and why they matterhow to design an action plan that will succeed how to prevent unhealthy conflict before it beginsWith copious case studies and practical tools, you’ll find it’s surprisingly manageable to develop these new skills. Learn to lead confidently in the face of conflict and invest in your church’s future today.
PLUS! Additional Resources in the back
Conflict management Style SurveyConflict Assessment ToolsInterview Questions for Assessing Conflictand more! "I enthusiastically endorse this book and welcome it as a valuable addition to the growing stable of peacemaking resources!"KEN SANDEAuthor of the Peacemaker and Founder of Peacemaker Ministries and Relational Wisdom 360
"Few things break God’s heart more, and cause the hosts of hell to rejoice more, than conflict among His followers. My friend Mike Hare is well-qualified to prepare church leaders with practical intervention strategies (brought to life by case stories) that enable us to anticipate, analyze, and resolve conflict, moving step-by-step through processes that result in unity and blessing." DR. WESS STAFFORDPresident Emeritus, Compassion InternationalAuthor of Too Small to Ignore and Just a Minute
Every church will experience conflict at some point. But it doesn’t have to destroy you. In fact, conflict can be an incredible opportunity, if you know how to seize it. Unfortunately, very few churches use the opportunity well, but your church can.
Michael Hare, PhD, has been helping churches recover (and even grow) from conflict for over 20 years, and now he can help you too.
how to recognize healthy and unhealthy conflictswhat the five levels of conflict are and why they matterhow to design an action plan that will succeed how to prevent unhealthy conflict before it beginsWith copious case studies and practical tools, you’ll find it’s surprisingly manageable to develop these new skills. Learn to lead confidently in the face of conflict and invest in your church’s future today.
PLUS! Additional Resources in the back
Conflict management Style SurveyConflict Assessment ToolsInterview Questions for Assessing Conflictand more! "I enthusiastically endorse this book and welcome it as a valuable addition to the growing stable of peacemaking resources!"KEN SANDEAuthor of the Peacemaker and Founder of Peacemaker Ministries and Relational Wisdom 360
"Few things break God’s heart more, and cause the hosts of hell to rejoice more, than conflict among His followers. My friend Mike Hare is well-qualified to prepare church leaders with practical intervention strategies (brought to life by case stories) that enable us to anticipate, analyze, and resolve conflict, moving step-by-step through processes that result in unity and blessing." DR. WESS STAFFORDPresident Emeritus, Compassion InternationalAuthor of Too Small to Ignore and Just a Minute
249 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2019
About the author
Michael Hare
15 books3 followersDR. S. MICHAEL HARE never imagined a life looking for conflicts to resolve. Becoming a Christian at 19, he went to Bible college simply desiring to find out how to better serve God. However, following that path has led to over two decades of serving in the role of senior pastor in church turnaround ministries, 15 years of working as a church conflict consultant, and recently completing a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Dr. Hare also serves as a senior staff chaplain and ombudsman for Compassion with its nearly 4,000 employees ministering in 26 third world countries. He has served as an adjunct instructor in several universities and is currently teaching mediation courses in a doctoral program in Denver. Michael and his wife Colleen live in Colorado Springs, CO and have four children and six grandchildren who live in Africa, Germany, and the US.
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