Michael Hare
After serving churches as a senior pastor for over two decades, Michael serves as Staff Chaplain and Ombudsman for Compassion International. He is also a member of a church health consulting team where he serves as the church conflict specialist. His PhD is in conflict analysis and resolution. He is the author of a new book entitled: When Church Conflict Happens: A Proven Process for Resolving Unhealthy Disagreements and Embracing Healthy Ones (Moody Publications, 2019). Michael and his wife, Colleen, have four children and six grandchildren and live in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Encouraging the Young, Struggling Pastor
It is good for a man to bear the yoke in his youth. (Lamentations 3:27).
Dear Young Pastor:
I hear you’re having a tough time of...
Seeing Your Church with a Fresh Set of Eyes by Jim Graff
Did you know that a recent report shared that only 15% of pastors say that their church recognizes its need to change, but 85%...
5 Elements for Great Volunteer Conversations
A great conversation, through the lens of a leader, is based on purpose.
Emotion, heart and genuine connection play a vital part. And we absolutely...