The Peacemaker: Handling Conflict without Fighting Back or Running Away
Ebook
Tragic confrontations at schools throughout the past two decades are striking evidence that teens need help and training in peaceful conflict resolution. God knows each conflict a teen goes through--with their families, friends, and teachers--and he is in control. In this student edition of The Peacemaker, Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson show teens, youth leaders, parents, and pastors, how they can apply biblical principles to conflict situations, allowing for forgiveness and reconciliation instead of hatred or violence. With an approachable style that treats teens with respect, this much-needed resource can be used individually or as part of a small group or youth group study.
From the Back Cover
Sooner or later, conflict will come. But how you handle it makes
all the difference.
You might be dealing with a bully at school, parents who just won't
see things your way, a coach who has it in for you, or some other
conflict; it's a part of life you can't escape. The good news is
that God cares about your struggles and gives you powerful truths
in his Word. Practice his way of handling issues and you can start
turning frustrating conflicts into opportunities to grow closer to
others and to him. You'll learn:
• When to defend your rights
• When to forgive
• How to strike bargains
• When you should (and shouldn't!) let it go
• How to admit wrongs
In a world full of conflict, God wants to involve you in making
peace. This book shows you how to approach conflict in any
situation in a way that will change your relationships--and your
life.
"Conflict is a part of life. What makes this book so important is
that Ken and Kevin understand that resolving conflict is not simply
a skill that can be taught. It's how we live out the reality of the
gospel in our own lives."--Bob Lepine, cohost, FamilyLife
Today
"The Peacemaker Student Edition has life-changing and
freedom-giving potential for young and old alike."--Randy Alcorn,
author, Heaven, The Grace and Truth Paradox, and
Safely Home
"A must read for all students. Not only does this book teach God's
way of handling conflict, it is useful in building confidence and
leadership by example."--Joel C. Hunter, senior pastor,
Northland--A Church Distributed, Orlando, Florida
Product Details
- Title : The Peacemaker: Handling Conflict without Fighting Back or Running Away
- Authors:
- Sande, Ken
- Johnson, Kevin
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2008
- ISBN: 9781441210500
Ken Sande is the founder of Peacemaker Ministries, the
Institute for Christian Conciliation and Relational Wisdom 360.
Trained as an engineer, lawyer and mediator, Ken has conciliated
hundreds of family, business, church, and legal conflicts. As
president of RW360, he now focuses on teaching people how to "get
upstream of conflict" by developing skills that strengthen
relationships and reduce conflict in the family, church and
workplace. He teaches internationally and is the author of numerous
books, articles, and training resources, including The
Peacemaker, which has sold over 500,000 copies in seventeen
languages. He is a Certified Relational Wisdom Instructor and
Conciliator, Emotional Intelligence Certified Instructor (through
TalentSmart), and has served as a church elder and as an Editorial
Adviser for Christianity Today. He and his wife, Corlette, have
married children and a growing number of grandchildren, and love to
hike and ski in the mountains near their home in Billings,
Montana.
Kevin Johnson is the bestselling author or co-author of more
than fifty books and Bible products for kids, youth, and adults.
With a background as a youthworker, editor, and teaching pastor, he
now pastors Emmaus Road Church in metro Minneapolis, where he lives
with his wife, Lyn, and three growing children. Learn more at
kevinjohnsonbooks.com.