Conflict and Caring

Conflict and CaringConflict and caring are not terms that usually associate with each other. Yet it is in the midst of conflict that caring is so desperately needed. Nowhere is this more true than in church conflict. This book explains why conflict develops, even among some of the finest people and in some of the best churches. And it demonstrates why conflict and caring must be joined in the church. It was written out of the authors considerable experience in helping

“Conflict” and “caring” are not terms that usually associate with each other. Yet it is in the midst of conflict that caring is so desperately needed. Nowhere is this more true than in church conflict.

This book explains why conflict develops, even among some of the finest people and in some of the best churches. And it demonstrates why conflict and caring must be joined in the church. It was written out of the author’s considerable experience in helping churches work through conflict. Much of the material in the book has been used in conflict-resolution workshops and conferences.

Conflict and Caring is a book for church leaders of every sort. It a book for lay people who wish to deal effectively and responsibly with conflict in the church. It is a unique resource for common problem.

Some of the key topics include the following:

The Reality of Conflict  The Conflict-prone Church

Trust Building                Working on Problems Together 

Ethics in Conflict           Communication in Conflict

Conflict and Scripture   Pastoral Support and Accountability

Dr Keith Huttenlocker is Executive Director of the Division of Church Service of the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). He was a pastor for twenty-eight years in Indiana and Ohio. He holds degrees from Michigan State University, Anderson School of Theology, and Drew University. He regularly conducts seminars and workshops on conflict-resolution and is a frequent conference and convention speaker.