{"product_id":"9780645256925-navigating-community-conflict","title":"Navigating Community Conflict","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen conflict erupts and disrupts your leadership, you can flounder. Or you can use the principles, strategies and resources outlined in this book to help you faithfully navigate these choppy waters to the glory of God and the health of your community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlan Kelshaw explains how to be the leader who leads through conflict strategically and confidently, be it in a church, school, mission or para-church ministry, while consistently maintaining leadership focus, community cohesion and organisational purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe book takes a holistic approach covering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea framework of 8 biblical principles under the acronym HELM to shape and empower leadership responses to conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epractical strategy alternatives under the 8 HELM leadership principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eover 25 resources to support these strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econflict dynamics in Christian communities, including heart desires and the instinctive responses of leaders to conflict events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ean in-depth look at conflict involving a whole community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ean examination of 4 other prevalent types of conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapproaches for dealing with the media, lawyers and consultants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead this book if you want to be the leader who will remain steady at the helm, while navigating conflict graciously, confidently and biblically. It is your companion on the conflict journey and it is full of hope. The book is designed to protect leaders from burnout and being lost to Christian ministry. The information and principles offered will equip leaders to keep their community safe. Most importantly, the book seeks to promote the kind of leadership that will be a witness to the power of the gospel within and beyond the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the author\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlan Kelshaw has practiced as a mediator, consultant and trainer, mostly in churches and the Christian not-for-profit sector, for over 20 years. He has also worked for many years as a lawyer. Alan holds degrees in law (LLB) from Sydney University and a Masters of Christian Studies degree (MCS) from Regent College, Vancouver. He has held various leadership roles in his local church, denomination and in several Christian ministries. Alan lives in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia, with his wife Carolyn. They have three adult children and seven grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkhouse Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40399854534792,"sku":"9780645256925","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/3443\/4440\/products\/navigating-community-conflict-9780645256925-641035.jpg?v=1690122861","url":"https:\/\/littlelostbookshop.com.au\/products\/9780645256925-navigating-community-conflict","provider":"The Little Lost Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}