Megan Hill’s Endorsement of “Redeeming Church Conflicts”
Our family has been profoundly blessed by Megan Hill’s book on prayer:
Praying Together – The Priority and Privilege of Prayer
It was my joy to write a whole-hearted endorsement of this excellent book. If you would like biblical encouragement and motivation—as well as practical, real-life helps—for your prayer life, look no further! Megan’s book is a treasure.
So you can imagine, then, how honored I was to receive her (very supporitve) endorsement of my latest book: Redeeming Church Conflicts. I will copy the entire endorsement below, but first I just wanted to say a personal thank you to Megan.
Megan, you have encouraged me in our writer’s group, blessed me personally during my time serving your women at your recent retreat, and even now, though I am shaking-in-my-Keds as I stumble my way through your husband’s Reformed Theological Seminary course on “The Gospels,” I am being built up in my inner being and strengthened with power through God’s Holy Spirit (Ephesians 3). Plus, the footnotes in the readings alone are delightful!
You (and your family) have been and are a genuine encouragement to me, Megan. You pour courage into my heart. Thank you! Thanks so very much, Megan.
For the glory of the Lamb—
Your sister in Christ,
Tara B.
*************MEGAN HILL’S ENDORSEMENT OF “REDEEMING CHURCH CONFLICTS” *************
“To someone in the middle of a church conflict, the complex knot of spiritual and material issues, contributing factors, and personalities can appear impossible to understand, let alone untangle. As emotions rise and hope sinks, everyone in the church experiences distress, and, amid the confusion and hurt, a positive path forward often seems unclear.
In Redeeming Church Conflicts, experienced conciliators Tara Klena Barthel and David V. Edling offer a warm, biblical, and careful roadmap for navigating church crises. Through exposition and application, they bring the truth of God’s Word to direct suffering churches toward healing. Through practical case studies, they illuminate the way with specific examples.
Perhaps surprisingly for a book about sin and its fruits, these pages are also filled with hope.
Through the words of Barthel and Edling, church members and leaders will begin to see their conflicts as opportunities for growth, grace, and the glory of God. And whether your church is currently in the midst of strife or proactively seeking to avoid it in future, this book is an excellent guide.”
-Megan Hill, pastor’s wife, pastor’s daughter, writer, speaker, author of Praying Together: The Priority and Privilege of Prayer in Our Homes, Communities, and Churches (Crossway, 2016)