Bridgebuilding
Canterbury Press Norwich (Verlag)
978-1-78622-141-4 (ISBN)
There is a prevailing culture of ‘niceness’ within churches which can lead to conflict avoidance, suppression and denial. Consequently, ministers and church leaders often struggle to handle tensions, difference and competing demands within their congregations.
Drawing on practical theology, conflict theory, family systems theory and experience, Bridgebuilding will help church ministers and church members find more fruitful ways of engaging with tensions and conflicts in the life of the Church. It offers numerous practical tools for transforming conflict into opportunities for personal and corporate growth.
It complements the 'Growing Bridgebuilders' training course developed by Bridge Builders with CPAS.
Alastair McKay is a priest in the Church of England and is the founder and director of Reconciliation Initiatives, an independent charity helping churches to handle conflict better and to strengthen relationships in divided societies, www.reconciliation-initiatives.org Over 20 years, he co-founded and then led Bridge Builders, providing training and mediation for churches in the British Isles.
Chapter 1 What is Conflict Doing in God’s World?
Dialogue with Rachel Treweek
Theological reflection: Genesis 1, Revelation 21 (Creation and re-creation)
Chapter 2 Know Thyself – and Value Others
Dialogue with Colin Patterson
Theological reflection: 1 Corinthians 12 (Paul’s understanding of the body of Christ)
Chapter 3Grow in Emotional Maturity
Dialogue with Liz Holdsworth
Theological reflection: Ephesians 4.1-16 (Growing into maturity in Christ)
Chapter 4Be Real about Power
Dialogue with Rosemarie Davidson-Gotobed
Theological reflection: Matthew 26.57-68 (Jesus on trial before the High Priest)
Chapter 5Use Good Theory
Dialogue with Lia Shimada
Theological reflection: Acts 6.1-11 (Conflict in the early church)
Chapter 6Shepherd the Process
Dialogue with Joanna Williams
Theological reflection: Luke 24.13-35 (The walk to Emmaus)
Chapter 7Make Space for Feelings, Silence and Touch
Dialogue with Frank White
Theological reflection: Matthew 17.1-8 (The transfiguration of Jesus)
Chapter 8Recognise the Limits
Dialogue with Sandra Cobbin
Theological reflection: Acts 15.36-41 (Paul’s split with Barnabas)
Chapter 9Love Your Enemy
Dialogue with Sarah Hills
Theological reflection: Matthew 5.38-48 (On avoiding retaliation or taking revenge)
Chapter 10Build a Culture Together
Dialogue with Ernie Whalley
Theological reflection: Acts 2.42-47 (Practices that shape communities of peace)
Chapter 11Observe the Peacemakers
Dialogue with Joe Campbell
Theological reflection: John 21.15-19 (Jesus restores Peter)
Chapter 12Build Bridges to Heaven
Dialogue with and theological reflection by Sam Wells
| Erscheinungsdatum | 02.07.2019 |
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| Vorwort | Sarah Mullally |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 135 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte |
| Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Pastoraltheologie | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Europäische / Internationale Politik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78622-141-1 / 1786221411 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78622-141-4 / 9781786221414 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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