Thomas G. Kirkpatrick

Better Ways to Better Relationships in the Church (eBook, ePUB)

Guidelines for Practicing Humility, Experiencing Empathy, Feeling Compassion, Showing Kindness, Expressing Appreciation, and Doing Justice

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Most congregations and faith communities are eager to help people transform their relationships for the better--especially in these controversial and divisive times. This book targets six topics to create healthier relationships and repair relationship breakdowns: practicing humility, experiencing empathy, feeling compassion, showing kindness, expressing appreciation, and doing justice. You will find chapters on each of these topics with teaser quotes, real-life scenarios, sensible guidelines, and practical applications. Its goal is to provide some practical guidelines that can go a long way in helping people be more effective in how they transform relationships for the better in their congregations and everyday lives. In short, you will find practical wisdom in each of these six areas that will strengthen your relationships at home, at work, in congregations, and in society. Insights are drawn from the latest research by relationship and social scientists on each topic. Wisdom gleaned from this research is translated into practical guidelines for transforming relationships gone awry, into relationships that flourish.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wipf and Stock Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781725299955
• Artikelnr.: 62050780

Autorenporträt

Thomas G. Kirkpatrick is an educator, pastor, trainer, writer, and consultant with specialties in relational communication, small group ministries, and conflict management. He is the author of Communication in the Church: A Handbook for Healthier Relationships and Small Groups in the Church: A Handbook for Creating Community. He has been a pastor at several churches, a seminary and university professor, a campus minister, and a program director of camps and conferences.