Imagine with me that Pastor Rick is talking with Ernie, the financial team’s chairman, about the church’s budget: “This has been a difficult year financially,” Ernie says. “Since the glass company closed, giving and attendance has decreased. The financial team is recommending we reduce our percentage of missions giving, and that you pay a greater […]
The role of a mediator
When a church faces conflict, reconciliation often requires a mediator—faciliators that have been trained to help individuals in the church who are caught up in conflict. When is it best to invite a mediator to help? When both parties acknowledge they are stuck and request help. Read…
The first step in conflict resolution
Nothing is more emotionally draining than walking through conflict. But in the church, conflict is a spiritual battle, and like all spiritual battles, it provides us with the possibility of spiritual growth. Read…