This helpful guide shows pastors how to look beyond the superficial or most obvious reasons for a particular conflict within their own church, find what is hopeful in the conflict, and reframe the situation, giving the congregation the strength to change it as well. Sawyer lends his own personal experiences to make this a truly valuable leadership tool.
DAVID R. SAWYER is associate professor of ministry and director of lifelong learning and advanced degrees at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Sawyer received his M. Div. from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
