TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cooley,Terasa
TI  - Transforming conflict: the blessings of congregational turmoil 
SN  - 9781538161821
AV  - BV4597.53.C58 C67 2022
U1  - 250 23/eng/20220304
PY  - 2022///]
CY  - Lanham
PB  - Rowman & Littlefield
KW  - Conflict management
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Christianity
KW  - Church controversies
KW  - Controverses religieuses
KW  - fast
N1  - "Foreword by Gil Rendle" -- from cover; Includes bibliographical references and index; A new way of looking at conflict: why "transformation"? -- The physiology of conflict -- Revelations of the self -- From me to we: covenantal dialogue -- Congregational systems -- The repercussions of misconduct -- Conflicts about race -- Creating a new culture of learning -- Tools for change -- The courage of creative imagination
N2  - "Conflict is endemic to congregational life. Because congregations exist to help us find meaning and purpose, we find it difficult to realize that not everyone shares our understanding or approach. Many of us have cultural backgrounds that teach us that conflict is bad or to be avoided. Conflict Transformation, on the other hand, treats conflict as an opportunity to learn and grow, both individually, and institutionally. Exploring new understandings of how our bodies and minds respond to conflict, Cooley offers concrete strategies for personal growth and healthy congregational functioning. Anticipating new conflicts that may arise from recent traumas of pandemic response and political division, Cooley offers a way to make painful conversations sources of healing. Drawing on over 30 years of experience as a parish minister and denominational official, Cooley weaves personal reflections with intellectual theory. Each chapter includes discussion questions that make it a valuable resource for group conversation and learning"--
ER  -