Ken Cooper

When Church Conflict Happens

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Most pastors receive little or no training in conflict resolution. And yet conflict is a part of even healthy relationships and thus is part of every church. In When Church Conflict Happens, Michael Hare masterfully shows readers how to identify the root cause of conflict and how to respond to each type of conflict in a healthy, godly way. (That alone is worth the price of the book.) It shows how to be proactive in avoiding unnecessary conflict and also how to react, identifying root causes to conflict and sustainable solutions. He sorts conflict into five basic categories and guides through next steps towards finding a healthy solution for each category. Michael then gives multiple practical examples to illustrate each type of conflict and gives the reader opportunities to practice their conflict resolution skills through those examples. If your church is not currently in conflict, I would encourage you to praise God for that and read this book before conflict breaks out. It will give you wisdom and insight to lead and quite possibly prevent the conflict from occurring. If your church is experiencing conflict, I would encourage you to read this book to learn how to resolve the conflict and grow from it. When Church Conflict Happens is easy to read and is a great resource for any pastor. I'm excited to see the eternal impact God brings from this book as churches model godly resolution in the midst of conflict.”