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Alban Weekly on 'Optimal Level of Conflict'

Posted by cicw

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

From Alban Weekly:

Every congregation experiences conflict, even though each one does so in unique ways. The sources of conflict may vary from the micro to the macro–from intrapersonal pathologies to personality differences to globalization forces–but over time they are inescapable. Various studies have shown that organizational leaders and managers spend up to 25 percent of their time managing conflict. Experienced pastors know that during times of crisis, conflict management duties can become all-consuming.

Although many members assume that all congregational conflicts emerge from personality differences or communication problems, other significant sources are often at work within the system itself.

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