John Savage, Listening and Caring Skills for Ministry. Abingdon, 1996. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the basis of Dr. Savage’s program, Listening Laboratory I. It describes eleven deep-structure listening skills that have been found very effective in conveying a caring presence and helping others come to terms with their
James C. Petersen, D. Min., L.P.C. Why Don’t We Listen Better?: Communicating and Connecting in Relationships. Petersen Publications, 2007. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This volume, self-published by the author, emerges out of his nearly five decades of experience as a pastor and licensed professional counselor. For those who may discredit
Blake Neff, A Pastor’s Guide to Interpersonal Communication: The Other Six Days (Haworth Series in Chaplaincy). Routledge, 2006. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Relational Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is perhaps the best introduction available of standard and advanced level communication skills for those in spiritual leadership positions. It is designed for use in college and
Steve Saccone, Relational Intelligence: How Leaders Can Expand Their Influence Through a New Way of Being Smart. Jossey-Bass / Leadership Network, 2009. Referenced in: Communication, Healthy Behavior, Forgiveness Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary The fact that this resource was produced by Leadership Network attests to its quality. It also comes highly recommended by
Mary K. Sellon and Daniel P. Smith, Practicing Right Relationship: Skills for Deepening Purpose, Finding Fulfillment, and Increasing Effectiveness in Your Congregation. Alban Institute, 2004. Referenced in: Church Conflict – Communication, Healthy Behavior, Forgiveness Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book is designed primarily to help church leaders develop relational competence, and secondarily
Peter L. Steinke, Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What. Alban Institute, 2006. Referenced in: Church Conflict – Leadership, Preaching, and Worship in Times of Conflict Leadership and Emotional Systems, Self-Differentiation LifeandLeadership.com Summary Probably no other work presents a more succinct and understandable guide for congregational leadership during conflict than
Craig E. Runde and Tim A. Flanagan, Developing Your Conflict Competence: A Hands-On Guide for Leaders, Managers, Facilitators, and Teams. Jossey-Bass, 2010. Referenced in: Church Conflict – Leadership, Preaching, and Worship in Church Conflict LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a high-quality set of resources produced by the Conflict Competent organization, in association with the Center for
Kathleen S. Smith, Stilling the Storm: Worship and Congregational Leadership in Difficult Times. Alban Institute, 2006. Referenced in: Church Conflict – Leadership, Preaching, and Worship in Times of Conflict LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the sixth and final installation in a series published by Alban Institute in association with the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship, the
H. Beecher Hicks, Jr., Preaching Through a Storm: Confirming the Power of Preaching in the Tempest of Church Conflict. Zondervan, 1987. Referenced in: Church Conflict – Leadership, Preaching, and Worship in Times of Conflict LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is one of only a few books written on the role of preaching during times conflict in churches.
William Willimon, Preaching About Conflict in the Local Church. Westminister, 1987. Referenced in: Church Conflict – Leadership, Preaching, and Worship in Times of Conflict LifeandLeadership.com Summary Willimon approaches the delicate subject of the role of the preacher during a conflict that is serious enough to be felt by the entire congregation. He talks about when
