Bridges to Better – Spiritual & Synodal Re-Framing of Conflict in Ministry
November 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this day and age of polarization, cruelty, short fuses, real hurts and fractures in ministry and life, understanding, addressing, and managing conflict is as essential a ministry skill as sacramental preparation. What can we learn from the spirituality of synodality to help us? What are the skills, tactics (and a few tricks!) that can help us not be overwhelmed when conflict comes barging in and can keep conversations bridging towards shared interests and possible solutions.
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 || Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Breaks and Lunch time included) || Format: Zoom Live Class || Cost: $40
Professor: Marc J. DelMonico, Ph.D.
Dr. Marc DelMonico is a strategist for nonprofits and faith-based organizations, a consultant on church minister & worker best practices, and a solutions-driven service provider. He holds a Ph.D. in Historic & Systematic Theology from The Catholic University of America and a M.Div. from Washington Theological Union, among other degrees. Dr. DelMonico has built a national reputation and professional career that combines his capabilities as an innovator, organizer, strategist and scholar. He currently serves as the Director of Communications & Online Education at Saint Luke Institute, a wellness and spiritual care center for clergy, religious, laity and others who serve the Church, where he develops education content for their online learning platform, SLIconnect. You can learn more about him at churchMD.com
