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In pinpointing the nature of
congregational conflicts, the study showed that disputes over «pastoral leadership style» ranked first, particularly among Presbyterian and Assemblies of God ministers.
An awareness of our common sinfulness and common need for grace helps
congregational conflicts move from stalemate to productive discernment.
Under this metaphor, the good minister is the one who keeps reducing the elapsed time from the detection of the first wisp of the smoke of conflict, through the scramble down the long ladder and the rush out to the trouble spot, to the stamping out of the smoldering source of smoke before it bursts into the flame of serious
congregational conflict.
The events of Eucharist, broken pipes, and
congregational conflict may seem to be atomized happenings of widely separated meaning.
As a result, countless workshops and publications offer advice on how to manage
congregational conflict.
Saddest (via Scot Mcknight): «Killing the clergy softly:
Congregational conflict, job loss and depression»
Not exact matches
While there are many painful
conflicts at the
congregational level, nothing at the ELCA churchwide or synodical level has unleashed the personal vitriol experienced by Missouri in the sixties and seventies.
(1) clarity, strength and persuasiveness of Christian conviction and commitment; (2) good preaching and the ability to design and lead meaningful worship; (3) conviction of and commitment to pastoral calling as integral to Christian ministry and pastoral care; (4) deep sensitivity to the needs of people individually and in groups; (5) concern for, dedication to, and skill in working for
congregational development and growth as a part of faithfulness, for the nurture and retention of members who show signs of slackening commitment, for the motivation and training of lay persons to work for church growth; (6) capacity to generate enthusiasm in other people, personal warmth, competence, spiritual authenticity; (7) ability to encourage and generate a spirit of unity in a congregation; and (8) organizational development and
conflict management skills.
Close behind were
conflicts with staffers, differences over a new building or renovation, changes in music and
congregational programs, and lay leadership styles.