Confronting Conflict by Graeme Cann

Confronting Conflict by Graeme Cann

Graeme Cann, author of When the Tiger Roars, The Guilt Busters, and Encounter, now turns his attention to confronting what appears to be a growing inability for individual churches and organisations to respond thoughtfully to conflict rather than reacting out of fear and anger.

Writing out of sixty-years experience as a pastor and counsellor, Graeme tackles topics that are rarely addressed, such as how to future proof your church or organisation against divisive conflict. In this context he raises many issues, including the church as an organism, wounded leaders, and healing the wounded church. Using the richness of the scriptures and his extensive experience of coaching churches and mentoring pastors, Graeme offers a work that is both a textbook for pastors, complete with theological reflections, and a practical guide for individuals seeking to resolve both personal and interpersonal conflict.

A unique feature of this book is a section of several interviews with four people highly qualified in their fields of psychology, theology, ministry, and global missions.

Graeme Cann was an angry child, despite having a wonderful family. At 17 he had a profound spiritual experience which changed his life's direction. In 1962 he married Julia and they joined the staff of The Leprosy Mission. For 16 years they helped pioneer ElKanah to both wounded people and those who ministered to them. The Christian Counseling Association of Australia was born out of a vision that Graeme and others had. Julia and Graeme have 4 children and 14 grandchildren.