Publisher's Synopsis
Conflict is inevitable anywhere there are people-with family, friends, at church, in the community, in ministry and in business. It can either devastate or strengthen relationships. Conflicts are not destructive in themselves. The way they are handled determines how negative or positive they are. If a conflict between two people isn't properly resolved it can contaminate an entire family or ministry. Never Fear Conflict Again addresses conflict from a biblical perspective. Readers discover what God reveals about how to convert a potentially destructive conflict into something constructive and beneficial in personal relationships, families, as well as in the body of Christ-churches, ministries or businesses. Proven principles guide communities and individuals to transform conflict into strong, God-honoring relationships. This book is divided into six Keys to unlock relationships:1. Embrace Conflict as an Ally unlocks the keys to effectively managing conflict to build your relationships, rather than destroying them. 2. To Err is Human-to Confront Is Divine unlocks keys to make confrontation positive, rather than negative. 3. Ticking Time Bombs unlocks skills to lower anger with someone attacking you verbally so you can come to a win/win situation.4. Facilitate Peace unlocks skills to empower others to manage their conflicts.5. Houston, We Have a Problem unlocks seven powerful steps to help you or others find solutions to problems.6. Overcome Obstacles solidifies the unlocked skills.This book offers: ** Spiritual resources vital for managing conflicts** Ground rules and foundational guidelines for conflict resolution from God's Word** Opportunities to work through each skill for greater understanding and practiceAvailable as an online course or workshop for your ministry. www.RelationshipResources.org; www.RRcourses.comHere are some of the reviews of this material: "Gaylyn Williams wisely shares practical tools to build community by learning the skills to treat each other with dignity and love that is truly felt and understood. These biblically-grounded principles are destined to transform lives and ministries, unlocking new doors to spread the love of Jesus." Dr. Dick Eastman, International President, Every Home for Christ"We train people to preach so well that they can raise the dead, then they kill them again with their interpersonal skills. These materials give pastors and ministry leaders the practical skills they need to be effective in their ministries." Patrick Repp, Minnesota Renewal Center"There is no church, no pastor, no elder board, no ministry team and no Bible study group that would not profit immensely from this book. The tools given at the workshop using these materials are truly everyday tools. I use them in every relationship-from the casual acquaintance to the most intense counseling situation." Pastor Tim Westcott, Idyllwild Bible Church, Idyllwild, California"I really believe this material has His anointing and is the best training tool I've seen for our kind of people. I really believe in it." Duane, missionary in Thailand"I have three things to say about your material: 1) excellent 2) Excellent 3) EXCELLENT! It is definitely worth the price of the course!" Phil, missionary in EcuadorThe Toolbox for Effective Missionaries equips missionaries to change lives for the Kingdom. Missionaries face unique challenges. The powerful biblical strategies in this series have been proven worldwide for over 40 years, with more than 40,000 believers in 80 countries. Wherever there are people and relationships, conflict is inevitable-and that's not necessarily a bad thing! What if you could use that conflict to actually strengthen relationships? This book contains dozens of easy-to-follow strategies that will help you do just that. This is based on Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills. It was also published for the general market as Reconcilable Differences.
