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Anthology | October 2016 vol. 4 no.2 Conflict Links to editorials, articles, and extra content are below.

Institutionalization as the Enemy

by Ted Esler Institutionalization is a process that affects all organizations as they grow. It doesn’t matter if it’s a church, a business or a…

Conference Afterglow

by Ted Esler The 2016 Mission Leaders Conference is in the rear view window. I am on the airplane heading home with a stack of…

Conflict

By Dr. Phillip G. Kayser Conflict is inevitable. The question is not conflict or no conflict, but “Am I handling conflict in a Biblical way?”…

The Last Word: Servants of All

In encouraging other young men to come out as missionaries, do use a word of caution. One wrong-headed, conscientiously-obstinate fellow would ruin us. Humble, quiet,…

Loving Conflict

by Ted Esler I had just driven from Sarajevo, Bosnia, to Bled, Slovenia. It was 1997 and the roads were still manned by checkpoints, NATO,…

Exhortations from a Veteran Leader Who Has Experienced Conflict

1. Honor God at all times Even when it feels as though others are less committed to that desire, it must be our priority. 2.…

Conflict Resolution in the Context of Love

by Iris Lowder A conflict had been brewing on our team. There was a woman who had an edge about her. She was gifted and…

Win People, Not Arguments

By Phillip Kayser Conflict is inevitable. The question is not conflict or no conflict, but “Am I handling conflict in a Biblical way?” Paul had…

Making Public Comment

by Marijke Hoek We owe it to each other, in making public comment on the alleged statements of our fellow Christians, first to confer directly…

To Acknowledge Our Own Failings

by Marijke Hoek We call on each other, when speaking or writing of those issues of faith or practice that divide us, to acknowledge our…

Eight General Resolutions

Evangelical Relationships Commitment Editors Note: In 1846 the British Organization of the World Evangelical Alliance adopted eight resolutions regarding the relationships between members of their…

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…

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…

Get the Most

by Ted Esler Conferences have a long history in the Christian tradition, going all the way back to Acts chapter 15. Later this week the…

Who is my “Cousin?”

by Marv Newell I have just returned from visiting two countries in Southeast Asia where I repeatedly heard Western Christian workers use the code word…

Sports Ministry and the Rio Olympics

Missio Nexus announces the September/October 2016 Global Issues Update: “”Sports ministry and the Rio Olympics” with Brad Wos and Thad Taylor. Complex global challenges impact…

All Models are Wrong

by Ted Esler Within missiology there is much talk about “models.” Models of communication, models of church planting, models of culture, and so on. These…

Engaging Women in Mission Leadership

By Wendy Wilson, Professional Services Group consultant for Missio Nexus, and founder of the Women’s Development Track. As an increasing number of mission agencies desire to…