Table of contents
Mastering Conflict & Controversy
These books, originally published by Leadership Journal, offer deep dives on pressing issues of ministry and leadership from veteran ministry experts like Eugene Peterson, Fred Smith, Marshall Shelley, and others.
- Introduction
- 1 David and Solomon: Two Sides of Conflict
- 2 Tension Isn’t All Bad
- 3 Confidence Amid Criticism
- 4 Preaching the Controversial Sermon
- 5 Surviving a Power Play
- 6 The Varieties of Religious Strife
- 7 Discerning the Causes
- 8 The Ten Most Predictable Times of Conflict
- 9 Restoring a Fallen Colleague
- 10 When the Church Is in the Headlines
- 11 Reconciling Battling Members
- 12 The Exacting Price of Ministry
How to master the conflict that cripples God’s church.
As every pastor knows, conflict and controversy are difficult and painful. Sometimes the controversy reflects the battle between the forces of light and darkness. More often, however, the conflict rests upon misunderstandings and opinions rather than issues of morality.
Dealing with church conflict is uncomfortable and confusing. But as you face the challenge, there are steps you can take to promote harmony within your fellowship.
Mastering Conflict and Controversy will show you how to discern the root cause of a controversy, how to deal with and minimize inevitable conflict, and how to turn conflicts to good. You will find this newest volume in the Mastering Ministry series to be an indispensable resource as you work to build strength and unity within your church.
