Engage

Since gaining professional certification in conflict engagement and completing doctoral research on the topic, Dr. Chad Slotta has made it his mission to help individuals from all walks of life find greater peace within themselves and among one another. This book has the same mission. Chapter 1 explores the ancient, spiritual wisdom found in the Hebrew Bible and Christian New Testament, telling a story of world history that revolves around the antitheses of conflict and harmony. Whereas the first chapter draws upon an ancient spiritual story, Chapter 2 summarizes the Bible's direct teachings about conflict engagement. Chapter 3 draws upon the spiritual wisdom gained thus far to address strategies for engaging situations so that they never rise to the level of "e;conflict."e; Sometimes, conflict can't be prevented. Therefore, Chapter 4 addresses strategies for engaging conflicts once they've begun. Finally, the conclusion casts a vision for families, churches, workplaces, and communities who wish to maintain harmony and set themselves up to flourish. Chad's core focus in "e;Engage"e; is to realign America with the Judeo-Christian ethics, values, and constitutionally conservative principles that made America prosperous and free. He knows that we must fight to preserve our freedom, the Bill of Rights, and the sacred, Godly traditions of America. Chad believes in the potential of all Americans who are willing to heed President Kennedy's historic call to civic service: "e;Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country."e;