The peace-making church :

Heffelfinger, Curtis, 1952-

The peace-making church : 8 biblical keys to resolve conflict and preserve unity / Curtis Heffelfinger foreword by Ken Sande - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books, c2018 - 172 pages : 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Foreword / by Ken Sande -- Our best and nothing less -- Seeing ourselves as peacemakers in the right light -- Shaping our approach as peacemakers with the right touch -- Basing our thinking as peacemakers on the right doctrine -- Murdering : staying out of "prison" : the how of settling disputes -- Litigating : staying in the church : the where of settling disputes -- Judging : staying off the throne : the why of settling disputes -- Intercepting relational disasters before they ever occur -- Honoring spiritual leaders for their exceptional work -- Epilogue -- Savoring the pleasures that accompany unity.

"Pastor of more than thirty years equips ministry leaders and church members with six gospel-centered keys to proactively pursue peace and unity in the church rather than reactively respond to conflict"--

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Church controversies.

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