After church conflict, most congregations assume the goal is resolution. But resolution is rarely the finish line—it’s the doorway. Once tension … [Read more...] about After the Conflict: How Churches Rebuild Trust and Clarify Who They Are
Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust
In this fourth session of the Beyond Fight or Flight series, Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust, we explore practical church conflict … [Read more...] about Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust
A Faithful Path Through Conflict
Conflict in the life of a church is rarely easy, but it is not unusual. Wherever people care deeply, differences will emerge. Perspectives will vary. … [Read more...] about A Faithful Path Through Conflict
What’s the Real Issue? Beneath the Surface of Church Conflict
Faithful leadership asks a harder question: What is the real issue here? If you’ve got people, you’ve got tension. But not all tension is really … [Read more...] about What’s the Real Issue? Beneath the Surface of Church Conflict
If You’ve Got People, You’ve Got Tension: A Faithful First Step in Church Conflict
Churches are made of people. And wherever you have people, you will have differences—different experiences, preferences, expectations, and reactions … [Read more...] about If You’ve Got People, You’ve Got Tension: A Faithful First Step in Church Conflict
Should We DIY Our Pastor Search—or Get Help?
When a beloved pastor retires, moves on, or steps away, your church faces a pivotal question: Should we lead the search process ourselves—or bring … [Read more...] about Should We DIY Our Pastor Search—or Get Help?
Begin with Prayer: How Discernment Shapes Healthy Transitions
The Importance of Discernment in Calling a New Pastor For churches that practice a call system when searching for a new pastor, the process is far … [Read more...] about Begin with Prayer: How Discernment Shapes Healthy Transitions
When Search Teams Miss the Mark
Pastor search teams often fail. Within months of the new call, faultlines appear. Conflict brews under the surface. Members of the … [Read more...] about When Search Teams Miss the Mark
Essential Advice for Ministerial Search Teams
Navigating pastoral transitions is a crucial and often challenging process for churches. With decades of experience as a pastor, a father of a … [Read more...] about Essential Advice for Ministerial Search Teams
