{"product_id":"managing-conflict-creatively-30th-anniversary-edition-a-guide-for-missionaries-christian-workers-paperback","title":"Managing Conflict Creatively (30th Anniversary Edition): A Guide for Missionaries \u0026 Christian Workers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonald C. Palmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does the Bible say about conflict resolution? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNobody likes conflict, especially when both parties are \"part of the same team.\" Unresolved conflict can lead to missionary attrition, but healthy conflict-resolution can be a wonderful growth opportunity, leading to problem-solving and team-building.\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eManaging Conflict Creatively\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Palmer first introduces the dynamics of conflict and the common styles of conflict management. After providing a Biblical background, he then identifies types of conflict and how to develop conflict management skills, specifically in cross-cultural situations. Lose your fear of conflict as you walk through case studies, engage in discussion questions, and learn to: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the stages of conflict and steps of healthy problem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage healthy conflict resolution in its early stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify your personal conflict style and the characteristics of an effective moderator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverreact less amid conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsciously choose a conflict-resolution style tailored to each situation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisagree well and resolve conflicts and misunderstandings without harming your witness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage conflict in positive ways that foster growth and collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis manual is intended to serve as a teaching tool and a study guide for cross-cultural conflict management courses in Bible colleges, mission organizations, and churches. Thirty years after its original publication, this practical, Bible-centered approach to the dynamics of conflict and conflict management in cross-cultural situations remains relevant, both abroad and in today's hybrid cities.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonald C. Palmer served with Avant (previously called Gospel Missionary Union) for thirteen years as a missionary and a successful multi-generation church planter in Columbia. He also served on the GMU administrative staff for twenty-one years and as the general director for InFaith. He contributed to several publications and authored Explosion of People Evangelism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.27 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50360669274349,"sku":"9781645083443","price":22.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/Q9EXdAsUwN9781645083443.webp?v=1785379789","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/managing-conflict-creatively-30th-anniversary-edition-a-guide-for-missionaries-christian-workers-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}