WILL NOBODY LISTEN?: PROVEN METHODS FOR THE COSTLY ART OF EFFECTIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION

David A Swincer

Nov 2013 · Integrity Publications

About this ebook

Here is an intensely practical approach
to Conflict Resolution for dedicated counsellors and pastors as well as the lay
person. It uses the two issues of a. one-to-one counselling and b. written
communication—both in a rather unique way—with 100% success!

• This
  213 page e-book covers Family Conflict, Marriage Conflict, Church
  Conflict.


• It
  addresses the principles of Conflict Resolution from the biblical bases.


• The
  methodologies are fully explained, and warnings are illustrated in regard
  to Rushing to Judgment.


• Clear
  explanatory notations.

Ratings and reviews

How embarrassingly obvious! Two simple aspects of regular counselling/interviewing, brought together in a unique relationship and the results are nothing short of astonishing. We all interview two parties separately—at least from time to time. And we all write notes of some description. But this method of combining these two methods, very discreetly, and with great attention to details and as a clear tool of communication between two parties at odds, is simply enlightening. Conflict Resolution is not new—but this combination certainly seems to be. Dr Swincer should be deeply thanked for this timely and very effective emphasis. During more than forty years in the pastoral (and associated) ministries, I have been able to benefit from these methodologies to great advantage, and so I have no hesitation in warmly commending this volume to pastors in particular, but also to anyone involved in counselling ministries, especially where there is a focus on Conflict Resolution. Those who employ this methodology will have great success personally, but perhaps more importantly, difficult situations will be remarkably solved, and warring factions brought to happy resol

About the author

BACKGROUND, TRAINING

Rev Dr David A Swincer is an ordained Baptist Minister, having served almost 40 years in pastoral ministry, including 13 years as a seminary professor.

Raised on a sheep farm in South Australia, David developed a strong sense of the practicalities of life, and this experience has been invaluable in his pastoral and lecturing experience.

He originally trained as a secondary school teacher, specializing in mathematics and science. He acquired a B.A. degree and Secondary Teaching Diploma. He taught for 4 years full-time.

The unmistakable call to Pastoral Ministry led to training in the New South Wales Baptist Theological Seminary, where he did post-graduate study, gaining a B.D. and Dip. R.E. After 8 years of Pastoral Ministry, he moved to the Seminary Position, specializing in New Testament – especially Greek exegesis. Circumstances meant that he also lectured widely in other areas, undertaking some lecturing in OT exegesis, Modern Church History, overview of theology, and a special emphasis in pastoral subjects (including writing several papers on associated topics, notably a Pre-marriage Counseling Course; Marriage Enrichment; Conflict resolution).

He pursued strong personal interest in the nature and practice of worship.

A pastor at heart, Dr Swincer loved to see the practical side of careful exegesis and theological education.

During this time he undertook M.A. and Doctoral studies.

His whole ministry has been marked by a willingness to think laterally, and to challenge common presuppositions, in the search for the truth. His books strongly challenge traditional positions that seem to be held unthinkingly. That will be a challenge to the reader!

 

MINISTRY

Dr Swincer served in pastoral ministry for nine years before moving into seminary education for 13 years. During the latter part of that time he simultaneously pastored a church before returning to the full-time pastoral ministry – an extra 18 years. In addition, there have been several interim pastorates.

During the years of Seminary teaching especially, there was the opportunity to visit many churches, to address teaching weekends in a variety of circumstances, to speak at weekend family and Youth camps, and teaching conventions – all of which provided a rich appreciation of people in all types of circumstances, with counseling problems from theological misunderstandings or practical insensitivities.

Coupled with research and study, he had the opportunity to travel and to undertake several preaching/teaching/evangelistic tours. All these opportunities have provided a rich and diverse background of experience that equips him for the balance of theological and practical writing which has always been simmering in the background.