Conflict—even at church—is inevitable. So how do congregations deal with conflict in a healthy way that prevents hurt and proactively addresses important topics that need to be discussed?

Building Up the Body of Christ is an essential read for both church leadership and lay people because it promotes ways to nurture good working relationships as a key factor in ensuring a harmonious environment.

Author Dr. Bruce M. Hartung brings together behavioral science and organizational leadership theory and places it within the congregational context. Hartung’s many years of pastoral, counseling, and organizational experience culminates in one must-have resource that’s packed full of case studies and practical advice.