Announcing an exciting new conference- Dr. Don Shue's conflict resolution workshop.

Dr. Shue is renowned as the author of "The Art of Reformed War", a reworking of Sun Tsu's classic “Art of War”, applied to evangelism as practiced by small, elite Reformed denominations.

After completing that book Dr. Shue turned his attention to the 1970's Transactional Analysis Classic, "I'm OK, You're OK". To this base, he added his considerable interpersonal talents to produce a sure-fire classic for Christian Conflict Resolution, entitled "I'm OK, but you really need to be more like me." He is now offering seminars on the concepts taught in the book. The Reformed world in particular is in desperate need of these conciliatory techniques.

Dr. Shue teaches that the first step is to define the conflict. Everyone needs to be clear on exactly what is at the heart of the disagreement. Dr. Shue says that the answer is always very simple: "I'm right, and you're wrong". Other people's refusal to grasp this basic fact is at the heart of all conflict.

The other party, being stupid, will most likely not accept their error immediately. If this occurs, the second step in conflict resolution is an exchange of viewpoints. The enemy will probably object that you do not understand their point of view. Dr. Shue advises that, once only, using small words, you can explain to them that you don't need to understand their point of view, because THEY ARE WRONG, and YOU ARE RIGHT. There is no point repeating this. If they didn’t believe you the first time, they are just being stubborn. This is an example of what becomes of people when they go to the wrong seminaries. And it means that the third step is necessary.

Step three, of course, is dirty tricks. Now, pietistic Christians sometimes object that resorting to dirty tricks is wrong. Dr. Shue welcomes this viewpoint because such people are, in his words, "easy marks". The simple fact is that you only arrive at step three because your ignorant, unwashed foes refuse to do and think what you tell them. These wolves in sheeps' clothing clearly deserve what you are about to give them. Dr. Shue’s breakout sessions on yellow journalism, character assassination, and misuse of language magnificently equip the saints to advance the kingdom against these types.

By step four, you ideally should have so undermined your enemies that you can throw them out of their own organization. This gambit is called a "Machen" after the inspiring job the Presbyterian Church did on J. Gresham Machen in the 1930s. But if you have for any reason failed to gain control, it is necessary to deploy the alternate fourth step, which is to leave and form your own organization. Dr. Shue gives tips on how to rip the largest hole possible on the way out, hopefully doing lasting damage to the enemy. After all, in the service of truth, no hold is barred!

Dr. Shue's seminars contain a wealth of abstract principle and practical technique. Having caused 17 church splits in only nine years, his credentials are clearly superb. Church splits may not seem like conflict resolution to you, but here in the church, TRUTH is paramount. Dr. Shue rightly boasts that through all 17 splits, he has always been right, and has never been forced to learn anything from anyone. Cleary, the truth is safe in his hands.

Come learn how to make it safe in yours!