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Tables of Contents for Making Peace With Conflict
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreward
11
2
Noel Santiago
Editors' Preface
13
4
Carolyn Schrock-Shenk
Lawrence Ressler
Introduction
17
4
Nancy R. Heisey
FOUNDATIONS OF CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
21
34
Introducing Conflict and Conflict Transformation
25
13
Carolyn Schrock-Shenk
Connectedness: The Essence of Life
Key Conflict Principles
Conflict's Bad Rap
What's Our Goal in Conflict?
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Transforming Identity in Conflict
38
9
Larry A. Dunn
Identity and Conflict
The Church and Conflict
Aspects of Identity and Conflict
Ways of Relating to the ``Other'': Exclusion and Embrace
The Transforming Power of Conflict
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Cultural Dynamics and Conflict
47
8
Regina Shands Stoltzfus
What Is Culture?
Culture And Power
When Cultures Clash
God's People Coming Together
Crossing Boundaries
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
55
32
Listening
59
9
Kori Leaman-Miller
Types of Listening
Active Listening
The Power of the ``Listened Word''
Listening to God
Why Is Listening Hard to Do?
What Must We Do to Hear?
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Speaking
68
9
Valerie Weaver-Zercher
The Gift of Speech
Why Don't I Speak More Often and More Forcefully?
Why Do I Speak Too Often and Too Forcefully?
How Then Should I Speak?
Where Technique Ends and Real Life Begins
Discussion Questions
Transformation of Conflict through Dialogue
77
10
Dalton Reimer
The Components of Dialogue
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
STRUGGLING WITH THE TENSION
87
40
Choosing a Path for Conflict Transformation
91
10
Dean E. Peachey
From Blame to Discovery
Responding to Various Levels of Tension
Being Helpful When Others Are in Conflict
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Keys to Problem Solving
101
11
Lawrence E. Ressler
Commonsense Problem Solving
It's Not that Simple: Critical Ingredients for Problem Solving
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
When Conflict Turns Violent
112
7
Ann Shenk Wenger
Kinds of Violence
Responding to Violence Internally
Avoiding and Defusing Violence
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Forgiveness and Healing in Conflict
119
8
John H. Powell
Conflict and Alienation
The Healing Process
Key Needs: Self-Worth, Belonging, Contributing
Conflict Dynamics
Forgiveness and Grace
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
POWER IN CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
127
30
Systemic Power
131
8
Iris de Leon-Hartshorn
Acknowledging the Presence of Power
Systemic Power and Conflict
What to Do
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Race and Power
139
7
Angel Rafael Ocasio
Tobin Miller Shearer
More to Understand
Defining Racism
What Do I Do about It?
Race, Power, and Conflict
Making It Practical
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Power, Gender, and Conflict
146
11
Elaine Enns
Ched Myers
Why Do You Make Trouble for Her?
The Biblical Vision of Equality
Equal Hearing
Equal Opportunity
Equal Respect
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
APPLICATION OF CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
157
38
Conflict in the Nuclear Family
161
6
Lorraine
Jim Stutzman Amstutz
Handling Family Hurts
Consistent Love
Healing and Hope
Packing for the Family Voyage
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Conflict in Congregations
167
10
Richard Blackburn
David Brubaker
The Congregation As Family System
Destructive and Constructive Responses to Conflict
Responding to Conflict in the Congregation
Equipping the Congregation
Responding to Conflict
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Congregational Decision Making
177
11
Alastair McKay
Introduction to Congregational Decision Making
Key Steps of the Decision-Making Process
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Global Conflict
188
7
Gerald Shenk
Living in a Troubled World
A Brief Overview of Mennonite Peacemaking Efforts
Being Reconcilers in a World of Conflicts
What It Will Take
Our Strength
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Notes
195
4
The Editors
199