Bridgebuilding

Making peace with conflict in the Church
Author(s): Alastair McKay, Sarah Mullally
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich, United Kingdom
Imprint: Canterbury Press Norwich
ISBN-13: 9781786221414, 978-1786221414

Synopsis

There is a prevailing culture of niceness within churches which can lead to conflict avoidance, suppression and denial. Consequently, ministers and church leaders often struggle to handle tensions, difference and competing demands within their congregations.

Drawing on practical theology, conflict theory, family systems theory and experience, Bridgebuilding will help church ministers and church members find more fruitful ways of engaging with tensions and conflicts in the life of the Church. It offers numerous practical tools for transforming conflict into opportunities for personal and corporate growth.

It complements the 'Growing Bridgebuilders' training course developed by Bridge Builders with CPAS.