Publisher's Synopsis
This important book by Adam K. Gondwe touches on an issue every church and every Christian ministry will face, whether we admit it or not: conflict will happen even in the most spiritual churches, denominations or ministries. This is due to the fact that while we as Christians have become children of the living God, and while we have received forgiveness for our sins, we still remain sinners.
Adam K. Gondwe in in his book From Conflict to Unity: Mastering Church Dynamics addresses the issue of church politics and of conflict, however, he does not stop their but shows how to handle these kinds of issues in a spiritual and healthy way that will help your Church to blossom.Gavin Ortlund in his recommendable book Finding the Right Hills to Die On wrote - here especially focusing on the subject of doctrine while his point is certainly also true in a more general way: "The unity of the church is not an optional add-on - something we can get to later, once we've gotten our doctrine straight. The Church's unity is foundational to her identity and mission." (page 33) Adam K. Gondwe speaks exactly to this important issue: How can we maintain (or regain) the unity of our church, our denomination, our ministry? How do we handle church politics or even conflicts? He certainly does not speak from theory, but out of his own experience as a pastor and leader of many years. And you feel this in every chapter. Here is a man who wants to help churches, denominations and ministries to deal with issues in a spiritual way based on biblical principles, as neither our tendencies to avoid or to deny conflicts will help us in any way. I highly recommend this book to leaders and members of churches, denominations or Christian ministries as it will help you - if you implement the principles offers - to lead your ministry on a spiritual healthy path.
Rev. Prof. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann Vice Chair of the International Council of the World Evangelical Alliance Principal of Martin Bucer Seminary, Germany
