Tara Klena Barthel

Image credit: Tara Klena Barthel formerly served as the Director of the Institute for Christian Conciliation, a division of Peacemaker Ministries. As such, she oversaw the delivery of all conciliation services and advanced conciliator training. Currently, she serves her family as a homemaker while regularly mediating, writing, and speaking at conferences and retreats. Baker Book House Co. published her first book in 2005: Peacemaking Women—Biblical Hope for Resolving Conflict and her first video series was released by Peacemaker Ministries in 2007: The Peacemaking Church Women's Study—Living the Gospel in Relationships. Tara’s next book is due for publication by Baker in 2012: Redeeming Church Conflicts. Prior to joining the staff of Peacemaker Ministries, Tara worked as an attorney and business consultant in Chicago. Tara, Fred, and their daughters Sophia and Ella are members of Rocky Mountain Community Church (PCA). To learn more about her speaking and conciliating services, friend her on FaceBook or visit her blog at www.tarabarthel.com.