# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Weekend Training: Conflict in Religious Settings
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: "Leading Churches through Transition, Change and Conflict" led by Dr. Barry Stephens with 20+ years as a Senior Minister in Lubbock, TXAbout this EventTraining: Conflict in Religious SettingsThis workshop will focus on the challenges of leadership in the 21st century as leaders guide churches through transition, change and conflict. Leaders must manage the inevitable transitions and changes of church life, but effective leaders also initiate change as they seek to honor God’s mission in today’s world. Particular attention will be given to the importance of understanding the church from a systems perspective. The workshop will: (1) explore foundational principles at the heart of good conflict management, (2) propose effective strategies for resolving congregational conflict; and (3) propose a process for initiating purposeful change in a congregational setting.Dates: Friday, July 17, 5:00pm - 9:00pm & Saturday, July 18, 8:30am - 4:30pmLocation: Lipscomb University's Spark Center (downtown Nashville)Cost: $199.00? For payment, a link to thewill be provided upon Eventbrite registration. ?Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Lipscomb's Institute for Conflict Management.About the Instructor: Dr. Barry StephensBarry served as the Senior Minister for the Monterey Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas for over 23 years before retiring from full-time church ministry in December 2023. Since 2000, he has also served as a Part-time Instructor at Lubbock Christian University where he teaches graduate courses in preaching and church leadership. He has also served as an Adjunct Faculty Member with the Institute for Conflict Management since 2012. He has spoken on church leadership and conflict management on numerous seminar, retreat, and lecture programs in several states and countries, and has served as a consultant for several churches. Barry received both the M.Div. and D.Min. from Harding School of Theology, and he holds the Graduate Certification in Conflict Management from Lipscomb’s ICM. He and his wife Debbie were married for 51 years before her death in September 2025. He has three children, and seven grandchildren.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/weekend-training-conflict-in-religious-settings/100001988488734333
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 23 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Nashville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center
- **lat**: 36.1626281
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- **full address**: Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center, 400 Commerce Street, Nashville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Weekend Training: Conflict in Religious Settings being held?
  - **A:** Weekend Training: Conflict in Religious Settings takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Spark: Lipscomb's Idea Center, 400 Commerce Street, Nashville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Weekend Training: Conflict in Religious Settings?
  - **A:** Weekend Training: Conflict in Religious Settings is organized by Lipscomb Institute for Conflict Management.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Weekend Training: Conflict in Religious Settings is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nashville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Weekend Training: Conflict in Religious Settings sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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