Conflict Management for Faith Leaders by Houston E Thompson
Is conflict a dirty word? Does it bring to mind images of disagreement, fights, and shattered relationships? For ministry leaders, the likelihood of conflict comes with the job, but the result does not have to be destructive.Conflict Management for Faith Leaders is about handling conflict in a way that is positive and constructive. With this book readers will discover multiple techniques for assessing and managing conflict and learn guidelines for choosing which technique to use in a given situation.A practical resource for pastors and ministry leaders, Conflict Management for Faith Leaders acknowledges that leadership brings with it the risk of opposition. Packed with useful insights and stories based on the experiences of other faith leaders, this book is the ideal tool when the risk of opposition becomes reality.
Dr. Houston Thompson holds graduate degrees in church management and social work and a Doctor of Education degree. In 2005, he was awarded the Professional of the Year Award from the Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce. In 2007, Nazarene Bible College honored him with the Alumna Distinguished Achievement Award. He currently serves as a dean and directs the Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership program at Olivet Nazarene University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780834132443 |
| ISBN 10 | 0834132443 |
| Title | Conflict Management for Faith Leaders |
| Author | Houston E Thompson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City |
| Year published | 2014-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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