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Hope in Conflict: Discovering Wisdom through Congregational Turmoil by David R. Sawyer is a helpful guide that 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.

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Hope in Conflict: Discovering Wisdom in Congregational Turmoil -- $15.60 (List: $20.00)