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Category Archives: Church Conflict

Congregations that are toxic for clergy

26 Apr

Killing the Clergy Softly – Congregational conflict, job loss and depression An interesting article by David Briggs. 

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A Conflict Management Process

22 Mar

There are several key steps to action in conflict scenarios.  Create SpaceAfter a conflict has erupted the first thing to do is to create space to deal with it well.  Negotiate a cease-fire.  In this space spend some time agreeing … Read More »

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Resources for a service of healing and recovery

24 Feb

  While travelling interstate this last week, I met with a pastor who was seeking to facilitate a time of healing in his church which had been through a difficult time.  Conflict and hurt can be profoundly painful for Christian … Read More »

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Saying Sorry – steps towards relational reconciliation

27 May

If you have been involved in a church or organisational process of consultation or facilitation you may have identified tense or broken relationships which are preventing you from contributing fully and effectively to managing or resolving the issues. You may … Read More »

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Habits in Conflict: Divided or Bound Together

9 May

Divided by conflict Bound together by conflict 1. Conflict viewed as wrong, sinful, sign of not caring, something to avoid at all costs. Some may be reluctant to disagree with those they like or respect. It is avoided. 1. Conflict … Read More »

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Forgiveness

30 Apr

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Mediation – A Ministry of Reconciliation

15 Apr

What is mediation?  Mediation is a facilitated process for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.  It is conciliatory rather than adversarial in nature.  Mediation is based on trust and encourages honest open communication and collaboration to reach an outcome which as far … Read More »

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Covenant Commitments for Christians in Times of Conflict

11 Sep

“Making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:3), as individual members and as the body of Christ, before God, we commit that: In our thoughts, we will Accept conflict Acknowledge together … Read More »

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Preparing for Conflict

10 Sep

Christian churches are dynamic communities with strong values and beliefs. They are concerned with the transformation of individuals lives, with creating community and engaging the society around them. They are made up of volunteers who come from very different walks … Read More »

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Managing Conflict

7 Sep

This 1 page article or handout has been prepared for leaders serving churches in times of conflict. It is a partner handout to Preparing for Confict and Restoring Community.

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