Communication in the Church: A Handbook for Healthier Relationships

Communication in the Church helps congregations and their members create healthier ways of relating to one another. Distilling the latest research, the book offers practical guidelines to help readers become more effective in how they build relationships, lead meetings, experience trust, practice forgiveness, use power, and bridge cultures.

ISBN-13: 9781566997898

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers - Inc.

Publication Date: 09-29-2016

Pages: 210

Product Dimensions: 8.90(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.20(d)

Thomas G. Kirkpatrick is an educator, trainer, writer, pastor, and consultant with specialties in interpersonal communication, small group ministries, and conflict management. He is the author of Small Groups in the Church: A Handbook for Creating Community. He has served as pastor at several churches and professor at University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and Whitworth University. He has also been a campus minister and program director of camps and conferences.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Building Relationships Chapter 2. Leading Meetings Chapter 3. Experiencing Trust Chapter 4. Practicing Forgiveness Chapter 5. Using Power Appendix A. Paraphrasing Exercise Appendix B. Listening Awareness and Skills Inventory Appendix C. Strength Bombardment Exercise