The Elder’s Role in Leading Through Conflict
A primary responsibility among leaders should be to successfully handle conflict and the disunity it can so easily create.
Articles for tag: Conflict Management
November 14, 2016
Lipscomb Takes Students to Prison
By Jennifer Johnson Leading Bible studies in prison? Old news. Coordinating worship services in prison? No problem. But holding college classes in prison””for both inmates and traditional students? Since 2007, Lipscomb University”s LIFE program””short for Lipscomb Initiative For Education“”has brought undergraduate students from its Nashville campus to the Tennessee Prison for Women, also in Nashville, to learn everything from conflict management to business communication””and to learn from each other. “I often quote the old biblical passage about “˜silver and gold have I none, but what I have I give you,”” says Dr. Richard Goode, professor of history at Lipscomb and
Let”s Fight!
By Shan Caldwell It is time for the church to begin taking part in MORE conflict””to the glory of God. Growing up, I used to listen to a song by Kenny Rogers called “The Coward of the County.” In it, a young man”s courage is called into question because of a promise he”d made as a 10-year-old to his dying father that he would always “walk away from trouble.” However, when the girl he loves is attacked, the “coward” doesn”t walk away””he stands his ground for her sake. Now, I don”t generally live my life according to the ethical codes
July 24, 2014
Hire, Fire, Decide, Defer
By Gary Weedman (From our series “The Best or Worst Advice I”ve Ever Received.”) I have received three pieces of advice that have been of equal value to me in the latter part of my professional career. When I went to Milligan College, Dave Rose, a retired insurance executive and alumnus of Milligan, said to me in his cantankerous way, “Weedman, if you”re going to be a successful administrator, you need to learn what I had to learn”””˜hire slowly and fire fast.”” Take your time, attend to due diligence with the first; when you”ve made a mistake, don”t let it
March 2, 2012
Lead with Style!
Rick Chromey explores four leadership styles—the game show host, chef, stage manager, and counselor—and shows how understanding their strengths and weaknesses can help ministry teams lead together more effectively.
February 2, 2012
Lipscomb University Adds Benefit to Prison Program
Lipscomb University’s LIFE program brings college students and women at the Tennessee Prison for Women together for face-to-face classes while creating a path toward an associate degree and further education.
November 18, 2011
Advice for New Ministers and Their Churches
What helps new ministers flourish in their first year? Mark W. Hamilton explores what churches should provide—and what congregations should reasonably expect from young ministers in return.
April 19, 2006
Interview with David Eubanks
Longtime Johnson Bible College president David Eubanks reflects on shifting ministry preparation, student purpose, missions growth, fundraising, and the leadership transition planned ahead of his retirement.
