by Bill Wilson | Sep 23, 2010 | Opinion
In the midst of the pandemic of conflict swirling through local churches in the 21st century, it is tempting to lose heart. Many do. I have had heartbreaking conversations with scores of clergy and laity who have emerged from bruising local church conflicts filled...
by Bill Wilson | Sep 7, 2010 | Opinion
One of the saddest truths I have come to understand about conflict in congregations is how destructive it can be. Years of progress and effective ministry can be negated by unhealthy conflict. Careers can be ruined. Faith and hope in Christ eroded. Growth of the...
by Bill Wilson | Aug 23, 2010 | Opinion
What do we make of the rising tide of conflict in local congregations? First of all, is there actually an increase in conflict? Anecdotally, the number of calls and conversations we are having around conflict seem to indicate that local church conflict is becoming...
by Bill Wilson | Aug 2, 2010 | Opinion
Upheaval. That’s one of the nicer things we call moving. Our household’s recent move has been a journey into disorganization, disorientation and general discord. A genuine necessary evil. More than once during recent weeks, we vowed to never move again –...
by Bill Wilson | Jun 13, 2010 | Opinion
Have you learned that nothing “goes without saying” anymore? That sobering truth runs counter to our tendency to think there are some universally shared assumptions that all of us agree upon. We may think that everyone agrees with us about what a family...
