Every church has its disagreements. But why do they so easily turn toxic?
Loving disagreement is the problem – Christians have become too relaxed about the way disagreements destroy unity and undermine mission.
Loving disagreement is also the solution – because if Christians can learn to love even their neighbour in Christ with whom they disagree, situations of conflict are transformed.
Reflecting on his experiences first as a BBC religion correspondent and then as an ordained Anglican, Christopher Landau offers practical solutions to the facing of inevitable disagreements among Christians, rooted in a dual call to love our neighbour and seek the fruit of the Spirit.
Also included is a five-session small group resource, The Unity Course, that unpacks the New Testament principles, and equips followers of Jesus to disagree in authentically Christian ways.
Formerly a BBC journalist, the Revd Dr Christopher Landau is the director of ReSource, a charity supporting spiritual renewal in local churches.
