Phelps, Joseph, 1954-

More light, less heat : how dialogue can transform Christian conflicts into growth / Joseph Phelps. - San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass, c1999. - xv, 192 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [178]-188] and index.

Preface -- About the author -- The heat of our battles -- The light of dialogue -- Naming our fears -- Establishing ground rules for the conversation -- Understanding why Christians fight -- Turning our differences into sources of growth -- Hope and Bible's invitation to the dialogue -- Living the dialogue: one church's story -- When God enters our conflicts -- Resource A: Organizations that facilitate dialogue -- Resource B: Selected publications on dialogue.

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Conflict management--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Dialogue--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Church controversies.

BV4597.53.C58 / P594 1999

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