Diversity unity is hard to accomplish. But God’s Word is sufficient for all aspects of life, showing us the way. (There is also a companion workbook to this book) . Sick of all this diversity tension that invades and disrupts our lives? We see it swirling and twirling around in our polarized society. We hear its daily grind in news cycles, amongst family, friends, and the community. So, what are we to do? This book can help you stop the chaos in its tracks. It is a divinely inspired, bold, fresh, and new approach to looking at differences and conflict from various perspectives for clarity, like a prism illuminates otherwise distorted views. Diversity of a Different Kind is not your typical perspective of diversity. As reflected in the title, it is truly a “different kind,” covering over a dozen differences common to man. God created these differences within us all, which lead to various diversity encounters. These encounters are divine assignments from God, which give us opportunities to practice biblical principles for growth. Using her 30 years of experience as a conflict resolution specialist, lawyer, and theologian, Oletha Barnett shows you how to remove the blindness of division and replace it with the wisdom of unity for everyone who loves peace over conflict. The thought-provoking and wisely discerned principles, stories, and illustrations help churches, its leaders, and individuals navigate and resolve conflict for a more joyful and peaceful life that God has designed for us. The book comprises five parts: 1. Diversity Perspective 2. Managing Differences 3. God Uses Unchangeable Differences to Grow Us 4. God Uses Changeable Differences to Grow Us 5. Resolution Power Following its principles keeps conflicts from tearing apart families, churches, and communities. If you, your organization, or someone you know is suffering under the burden of conflict and strife, this book was written for you. It was designed to help you recognize your divine assignments within diversity encounters and the opportunities it provides to find joy and peace for God’s glory.