Conflict

Kara Powell: How to bring about change in your church

It’s a difficult time for the church but it has a bright future if leaders help their congregations adapt to a new, diverse world, says a co-author of the book “Future-Focused Church.”

How do you manage frustration?

With frustration rising, there are possibilities for containing the contagion and harnessing the energy generated for hope, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By David L. Odom Executive director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Frankly planning for roadblocks is an advantage for pastors

Church leaders can remain focused on their goals by anticipating challenges, naming them, and preparing for them, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Victoria Atkinson White Director of Grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Nathan Kirkpatrick: Critics need love

Leaders often find themselves targets of critique from those in the “cheap seats.” The best response is to show the kind of love that beckons the critics to self-examination, confession and repentance, writes a managing director at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Nathan Kirkpatrick Principal, Saison Consulting, LLC

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David Anderson Hooker: Keeping the narratives in alignment

Leaders should work to ensure that their organization's narratives and values are made real within the organization as well as in the world, says the conflict transformation and mediation expert.

Theresa F. Latini: Transforming conflict from the inside out

The practice of Nonviolent Communication begins with self-empathy and enables empathy and honesty that demonstrate love for God and neighbor, writes the associate dean of diversity and cultural competency at Western Theological Seminary.

By Theresa F. Latini Associate dean and professor, Western Theological Seminary

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Dave Odom: How to get things done while disagreeing with your boss

Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s work in the Nixon administration illustrates how to exert influence and accomplish an agenda within constraints.

By David L. Odom Executive director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Can games and game theory help church leaders navigate conflict?

In this six-part series, an Oregon pastor looks at ways that the influential field of game theory might help Christian leaders and congregations deal with issues such as conflict, criticism, growth and decline, and behavior change.

By Ken Evers-Hood Pastor, Tualatin Presbyterian Church

Ken Evers-Hood: How to navigate conflict

The influential field of game theory encourages church leaders to understand the people in their midst, consider all possible decisions they might make, and name the values motivating them, writes a pastor.

By Ken Evers-Hood Pastor, Tualatin Presbyterian Church