Managing CrossCultural Conflict: A Biblical Example
By Marv Newell I, along with a hired professional mediator, sat at the large table between the leaders of two respected mission agencies. There was serious…
Category: Anthology
Fostering Fruitful Dialogue In Contentious Relationships
By L.D. Waterman A first-hand narrative of Bridging the Divide’s experience in handling disagreements among missionaries. In the 1980’s, a number of publications suggested new…
Controversies and Disputes
By Laura Mae Gardner Handling conflict within the Great Commission Community amid complex human behavior and social media. As part of my graduate studies in counseling,…
Buttocks, Bridges, and Kola Nuts
By Niyi Gbade and John Becker A proverbial look at navigating through conflict in North-South partnership. Matako ghawi ghaleka cha ku kwenthana (Two buttocks cannot avoid…
Breaking the Conflict Cycle
By Steve Richardson There is a great need for spirit-let peacemakers who humbly seek counsel and take action to restore relationships. Many of us watched…
Editor’s Letter: Fight Club
There are not many constants in life, but conflict with other people is one we all must face. This issue of Anthology is aimed at…
2016 Spring Anthology
Partnership We talk about it. We like it. We know it is right to do. Yet, partnership so often eludes us. It takes time, thought…