Facilitating Inclusive Dialogue in Religious Communities
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-emp-wn-vc-05
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About the Article
This article examines strategies for designing and facilitating inclusive dialogue in religious communities. It highlights structural tools such as ground rules, neutral venues, and feedback mechanisms, alongside facilitator competencies including active listening, empathy, neutrality, and conflict resolution. Case studies from the United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, India, and the United States demonstrate how inclusive practices—ranging from logistical support to phased reforms—expand participation and strengthen trust. The analysis underscores that inclusive dialogue is an ethical practice requiring cultural sensitivity, leadership engagement, and sustained planning.
Key Topics
- Principles and tools for inclusive dialogue
- Facilitator skills: empathy, neutrality, and conflict resolution
- Overcoming barriers to participation for marginalized groups
- Addressing resistance to women’s participation
- Case studies from five countries
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Facilitating Inclusive Dialogue in Religious Communities. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-emp-wn-vc-05
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