Conflict Transformation

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

In this fourth session of the Beyond Fight or Flight series, we explore practical leadership skills that help congregations lower anxiety and move … [Read more...] about Skills that De-Escalate Tension and Build Trust

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

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

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