Gary Preston, Pastors in Pain: How to Grow in Times of Conflict. Baker Books, 2005. Referenced in: Church Conflict – Leadership, Preaching, and Worship in Times of Conflict LifeandLeadership.com Summary Most resources on conflict present strategies on how to assess, resolve, or manage the issues, but do not equip the minister to deal with emotional
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
Craig A. Satterlee, When God Speaks Through Change: Preaching in Times of Congregational Transition (Vital Worship, Healthy Congregations). Alban Institute, 2005. Referenced in: Church Conflict – Leadership, Preaching, and Worship in Times of Conflict Leading Change and Transition LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the third installation in a six-part Vital Worship, Healthy Congregations Series published by
Part of the LifeandLeadership.com Ministry Resource Guide on Church Conflict While all materials on church conflict management address leadership at some level, the volumes below are more specifically focused on leadership challenges during times of conflict, especially in their more public functions. Remember to see the list at the bottom for resource suggestions in related
