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TechnoratiTo a few, the mediation model may seem to be of little consequence. From my experience, however, this represents a cataclysmic paradigm shift to the way conflict can and should be handled in the church. To err is human. To mediate is divine. And blessed is (s)he who helps churches in conflict do what they have not been able to do for themselves . . . make peace.
Ken Newberger is Jewish by birth and heritage. A year after coming to faith in Christ, he left law school for seminary. He earned his Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1985. For the next 15 years, he worked with congregations primarily as a senior pastor and secondarily as a church consultant as President of Christianity and Modern Thought.
Beginning in 2000, Dr. Newberger became involved in church conflict resolution. In addition to receiving four training certifications in the field and over three years of doctoral level coursework and study, he is currently a candidate for his Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Nova Southeastern University (one of only two accredited doctoral programs of its kind in the U.S.). For more information about Dr. Newberger and his work, view his website at www.ResolveChurchConflict.com.
