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Facing Theological Division
A case-study approach to public leadership and personal relationships when beliefs divide.
Store Code: SG33
Format(s): Microsoft Word Premium Content - Click for info
Price: $14.95

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Topics:Conflict management, Conflict resolution, Controversy, Disagreements, Division, Factions, Reconciliation, Unity
Filters:Church board, Deacon, Elder, Pastor, Pastoral care, Preaching
Purpose:Fellowship
References:Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:5, Psalm 133:1
Date Added:December 18, 2007



Overview

Theological division is one of the greatest threats to church health. Leaders need to know how and when to stand for the non-negotiables of the faith, as well as when to discern a battle that appears theological, but is actually based in other issues. Taking a case-study approach to leaders and their experiences, this tool can equip you to face theological division with integrity, grace, and hope. Due to the current climate, much of the content directly addresseshomosexuality, and many of the cases come from the Episcopal Church.

This Training Pack contains all of the following:

Why I Walked
Facing developments he could not support, this theologian took a strong step in protest.

 
Navigational Errors
A thriving church sank, not because it hit an iceberg, but because of six leadership mistakes afterward.`

 
Taking Theological Risks
How and why to separate institutional concerns from theological requirements

 
Finding Hope Amidst Decline
Evangelical leaders in liberal settings are building bridges and looking to the future.

 
Waging Peace
How two Episcopalians—one conservative, one liberal—have learned to embrace reconciliation.

 
Unlikely Friendships for Jerry Falwell
What can church leaders learn from the way he built relationships with his “enemies”?

 
Underneath the Cosmetics
Making sure we're clear on what the church is for

 

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