After church conflict, most congregations assume the goal is resolution. But resolution is rarely the finish line—it’s the doorway. Once tension … [Read more...] about After the Conflict: How Churches Rebuild Trust and Clarify Who They Are
Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust
In this fourth session of the Beyond Fight or Flight series, Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust, we explore practical church conflict … [Read more...] about Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust
A Faithful Path Through Conflict
Conflict in the life of a church is rarely easy, but it is not unusual. Wherever people care deeply, differences will emerge. Perspectives will vary. … [Read more...] about A Faithful Path Through Conflict
What’s the Real Issue? Beneath the Surface of Church Conflict
Faithful leadership asks a harder question: What is the real issue here? If you’ve got people, you’ve got tension. But not all tension is really … [Read more...] about What’s the Real Issue? Beneath the Surface of Church Conflict
If You’ve Got People, You’ve Got Tension: A Faithful First Step in Church Conflict
Churches are made of people. And wherever you have people, you will have differences—different experiences, preferences, expectations, and reactions … [Read more...] about If You’ve Got People, You’ve Got Tension: A Faithful First Step in Church Conflict
Structuring Your Church for Tomorrow
The pastor who built your last decade of ministry success is probably the wrong hire for your next decade. This isn't a criticism of faithful … [Read more...] about Structuring Your Church for Tomorrow
Positive Deviance Theory- The Church Daring to be Different
Positive Deviance Theory moves from the outer edges toward its center rather than assuming the center will tell those on the edges what to … [Read more...] about Positive Deviance Theory- The Church Daring to be Different
CHC Announces New Partnership with Gardner Webb Divinity School
The Center for Healthy Churches is excited to announce its newest formal partnership with the Gardner-Webb University School of … [Read more...] about CHC Announces New Partnership with Gardner Webb Divinity School
Life in Pieces: Lessons from a Jigsaw Puzzle
Here’s my confession: I enjoy piecing together jigsaw puzzles. I’m still not sure whether my affinity for puzzles parallels my work as a pastor, but … [Read more...] about Life in Pieces: Lessons from a Jigsaw Puzzle
