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Black History month in Theology

-----Black History month in Theology------
This year, I want to introduce contemporary theologians. I commend to you the book Glory Road. It is an anthology of writings from outstanding Reformed Evangelical theologians who happen to be black.

-Week 1- writing comes from Thabiti Anyabwile. Enjoy the link to his outstanding article.
-Week 2 - Our journey brings us to Emmanuel Kolini, Archbishop of Rwanda, in the Anglican church. He was instrumental in the explosion of ministry in the North American church. Enjoy the link to his outstanding article.
-Week 3 - I want to introduce you to Voddie Baucham, Senior Pastor of Grace Family Baptist Church, Spring, Texas. Here is his article.
-Week 4 - Our final selection of writing comes from Louis C. Love, Jr. He contributed an article entitled "The Doors of the Church Are Opened!" for the book, Glory Road. The following story includes a link to hear him speak about his journey. Enjoy the link to his outstanding article.
-Extra installment - This is an extra installment of our February focus. I have included this article because what Dr. Fred Luter is about to accomplish is enormously significant. He is set to become the first black president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Amen and amen!!!!!!!!

8/04/2008

Conflict Resolution



Facts Pertaining to Conflict

  1. People are relational beings
  2. Conflict will arise between people\
  3. Conflict is fundamentally a relational problem
  4. Conflict can be an opportunity for growth or healing
  5. Time does not heal all wounds or resolve conflicts
  6. Every conflict has an OPTIMUM solution
  7. If YOU don’t change- conflict will not be resolved

Skills for Resolving Conflict

  1. You are not the Holy Spirit
  2. Deal with people at their spiritual level- not yours
  3. The only thing you can control in a conflict is your actions or attitude
  4. Start at the top of the relational ladder
  5. Practice the one accord principle
  6. Consider what is in the other person’s best interest
  7. Determine the ultimate authority

Conflict Resolution Styles

  • COMPETITIVE: Take a firm stand; position of power drawn from rank of authority; useful in emergency when quick decision is demanded
  • COLLABORATIVE: Try to meet needs of all people involved; highly assertive, but acknowledge that everyone is important; useful to bring together many viewpoints
  • COMPROMISING: At least partially satisfy everyone; everyone is expected to give up something; useful if cost of conflict is higher than cost of losing ground
  • ACCOMODATING: Meet needs of others at your own expense; not assertive, but highly cooperative; useful when peace is more valuable than winning
  • AVOIDING: Evade conflict entirely; can be appropriate when victory is impossible

Conflict Case Studies



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