It's no secret that congregations have conflict. Anyone who has served as a church leader knows about the friction that can take place within a congregation. An

Since its inception, the Alban Institute has earned a reputation as a leader in addressing congregational conflict management issues through its research, consu

You Don’t Have to Dread Conflict Every church will experience conflict at some point. But it doesn’t have to destroy you. In fact, conflict can be an incred

You love your work. You love the people--most of the time. They respect you, most of the time. You work together with colleagues, staff, and laity, with energy

Using real-world case studies and examples, Hunsinger and Latini helpfully guide pastors and lay leaders through effective and compassionate ways to deal with d