Discerning God’s Power, Navigating Worldly Power in Leadership, Conflict, and Mission Amidst the revelations of abuse of power, political division, and church conflicts, we have a moment to carefully consider the question of power—the way God’s power in Christ is radically different than worldly power, and how we might discern and make space for God’s …
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Staying in Conversation: Stewarding Community in Contentious Times
In today’s increasingly polarized world, church leaders often find themselves at the crossroads of social, political, and cultural divides. This workshop is designed to equip church leaders with practical tools and strategies to foster open, respectful conversations within their faith communities. Participants will learn to create intentional spaces for dialogue, navigate difficult topics with grace, …
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Navigating Conflict & Change in the Church
This micro-credential course explores specific and current perspectives on conflict management and change management in the local church context. Students will be introduced to current perspectives on conflict and change strategies and to provide tools and insights into their own practice to enhance their ministry effectiveness.
Conflict Coaching Skills
There is no greater satisfaction than to see another person flourish and to know that one’s presence has helped a person come to this place. While conflict can cause people to struggle, a conflict coach partners with those in a conflict, empowering them to be at their best, to engage their conflict well and to …
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Understanding Conflict Foundations–Online
This highly interactive and educational workshop invites you to consider the building blocks that create conflict and those that assist or detract in conflict’s resolution. The workshop includes reflection, conversation, and exercises as conflicts are studied and models for addressing conflicts are considered. Significant time will be given to skill building for effective speaking and …
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Understanding Conflict Foundations–On site
This highly interactive and educational workshop invites you to consider the building blocks that create conflict and those that assist or detract in conflict’s resolution. The workshop includes reflection, conversation, and exercises as conflicts are studied and models for addressing conflicts are considered. Significant time will be given to skill building for effective speaking and …
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Giving and Receiving Feedback
Giving and receiving feedback is difficult. This workshop wrestles with the conundrum of critique, exploring the benefits and risks of these tough conversations alongside concrete strategies for managing such conversations well, especially in contexts when dynamics of power influence how feedback is given and received. In addition, this workshop explores how to create a feedback-rich …
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The Art of Mindful Mediation – Advanced Training
Facilitator: Betty Pries, C. Med. Additional mediation practitioners will be used for participant coaching and feedback for the role play scenarios. Online The goal of this workshop is to: a) introduce participants to a mediation style that purposefully shifts according to the needs expressed by the clients; b) invite participants to re-imagine the types of …
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Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
Do you want to learn how to use conflict as a tool for transforming relationships and social dynamics? Candler School of Theology professors in ethics and conflict transformation guide you through the process of evaluating and engaging conflict in a theological framework. The lessons in this track will equip you with practical skills such as: …
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Conflict Coaching Skills
There is no greater satisfaction than to see another person flourish and to know that one’s presence has helped a person come to this place. While conflict can cause people to struggle, a conflict coach partners with those in a conflict, empowering them to be at their best, to engage their conflict well and to …
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