Dr. Kenneth C. Newberger is president of both Newberger & Associates, LLC and the Association of Conflict Competent Churches. He is author of the book, "Hope in the Face of Conflict: Making Peace with Others the Way God Makes Peace with Us." He is a leading authority on resolving church conflict and facilitating congregational health.
Ken, a former pastor, earned his Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University. He serves as a conflict resolution coach, educator, practitioner, and keynote speaker. He has taught masters-level university classes in conflict resolution, establishes in-house conflict management systems for churches, and intervenes in disputes ranging from two-party to congregational. He holds membership in the Association of Conflict Resolution and the International Ombudsman Association.
On a personal note, Ken was raised in a Jewish home and lived in Israel on two different occasions before coming to faith in Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. He is married and has three sons. Click here to read his testimony, "So What's a Nice Jewish Boy Like You Doing as Pastor of a Local Church?"
Why Peacemaking (in the first person)
Serious conflict emerged in my 10th year of pastoral ministry. It was my second church. Without going into the details, suffice it to say that when the matter was over I said to myself, "There has to be a better way to resolve conflict than this." The trajectory of my career took an unexpected turn as I sought to find that better way.
My investigation uncovered, among other things, that church conflict is all too common. Given the research as well as my own interactions with hundreds of people, it has become quite evident to me that churches do not handle conflict very well. They have not had an all-inclusive approach to conflict resolution to guide them.
That’s the bad news. Here's the good news. When I started down this new path, I assumed that there had to be a better way. Today, I can confidently say there is! It is called, "The Judeo-Christian Model of Peacemaking." When applied to church settings, it will promote congregational health, fellowship, and growth.
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Ken has been interviewed on these programs
2011
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WMUZ
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Detroit, MI
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KRKS
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Denver, CO
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2010
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WMBI Moody Radio
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Chicago, IL
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"Time for Hope" syndicated tv program
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Spartanburg, SC
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Sharon Lockett Show
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Laguna Niguel, CA
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WMPH
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Norfolk, VA
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WHKW
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Cleveland, OH
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WTLN
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Orlando, FL
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Doug Noll Show
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Clovis, CA
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WKTO
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New Smyrna Beach, FL
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CJCA
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Edmonton, Canada
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Lifetalk Radio
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Collegedale, TN
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KPSZ
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Des Moines, IA
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WCTS
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Minneapolis, MN
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WGRC
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Lewisburg, PA
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WMUZ
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Detroit, MI
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KPDQ
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Portland, OR
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Viewpoint Radio
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Richmond, VA
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WTLN
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Orlando, FL
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KNEO
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Neosho, MO
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WMUZ
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Detroit, MI
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WWJC
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Duluth, MN
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2009
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Debbie Chavez Show
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Bellingham, WA
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WPOS
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Holland, OH
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KCYC
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Yuba City, CA
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WAFG
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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WAGO
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Goldsboro, NC
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Ken's articles and columns have appeared in:
- Ministry Today Magazine
- The Answer Newspaper
- Church Solutions Magazine
- Guideposts.com
- The Ambassador Newspaper
- Mediate.com
- The Church Report Magazine
- Monday Morning Insight
Articles about Ken or his work been written about in
- SharkBytes Newsletter
- Indiana Bible College
- Your Church Magazine
- ChristianPost.com
- ChurchCentral.com
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