Dr. Kenneth C. Newberger is president of Newberger & Associates, LLC, and author of the book, "Hope in the Face of Conflict: Making Peace with Others the Way God Makes Peace with Us." This work introduces the Judeo-Christian Model of Peacemaking.
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. Having worked with numerous individuals and churches in conflict, he brings both empathy and wisdom to his ministry of reconciliation. He serves as a conflict resolution coach, educator, practitioner, and keynote speaker. He has taught masters-level university classes in conflict resolution, conducts training to establish in-house conflict management systems for churches, and intervenes in disputes ranging from two-party to congregational.
Ken holds membership in the Association of Conflict Resolution, the International Ombudsman Association, and the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is also a certified trainer with Life Innovations Inc., which for over 25 years has specialized in building stronger marriages.
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 to Mary. They have three sons.
Click here to read Dr. Newberger's testimony,
"So What's a Nice Jewish Boy Like You Doing
as Pastor of a Local Church?"
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Ken has been interviewed on these programs
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
- Church Solutions Magazine
- The Answer Newspaper
- Guideposts.com
- The Ambassador Newspaper
- Mediate.com
- The Church Report Magazine
- Monday Morning Insight
He's been written about in:
- Your Church Magazine
- ChristianPost.com
- ChurchCentral.com
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Mary Newberger has been a pastor's wife and is co-author of the study guide questions for small groups and adult Sunday school classes that accompany the book, "Hope in the Face of Conflict." She has years of experience in the church as a curriculum writer (high school, junior high, elementary school), educator, and speaker to ladies groups and mixed audiences. She now works in support of her husband's ministry which is dedicated to teaching the church at large how to handle conflict properly.
Mary has seen firsthand the damage conflict can do both in the church and outside of it (as a psych and addictions RN). She brings a depth of understanding to the emotional and spiritual aspects of debilitating conflict. Mary is available to teach at your church's women's retreat or as a conference speaker. She offers a single session of approximately two to three hours in duration to multiple sessions stretching over the course of a weekend. Her format is casual, interactive, and instructional. Her overall presentation addresses the Judeo-Christian model of peacemaking (as contained in her husband's book, "Hope in the Face of Conflict"). Discussion topics include:
- The Importance of the Apology-Forgiveness Event
- What do the Scriptures Really Teach About Forgiveness?
- Is It Right for Someone to "Butt" into a Conflict?
- Why Do Some Reconciliations Fail?
- What About Mat. 18? Options for Resolving Conflict and How to Choose the Right One
These sessions provide an ideal format for women to work through conflicts they have experienced in the church and to receive education and encouragement to constructively handle conflict in the future.
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