by Bob | Jul 19, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Pastoral Ministry, Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual Leadership and Humble Relationships: Part 3—1 Corinthians 1:10-3:23 Note: This is Part 3 of a blog mini-series asking, “How does Paul relate and respond to the Corinthians who criticize him, and what can we apply to our lives as leaders?” Read Part 1 and...
by Bob | Jul 18, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Pastoral Ministry
Spiritual Leadership and Humble Relationships: Part 2—1 Corinthians 4:1-5 In Part 1, we saw Paul (in 1 Corinthians 1:1-9) respond to his critics by saying: “First, I want you to know that you are sanctified and holy. Second, I always thank God for you because of his...
by Bob | Jul 16, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Pastoral Ministry, Pastors
Spiritual Leaders and Humble Relationships, Part 1: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 There’s been a great deal in the Christian blogosphere lately about “spiritually abusive pastors” and “pastors who bully.” It started me pondering, “How does the Apostle Paul respond to those who...
by Bob | Jul 13, 2011 | Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Empathy
Emotional Empathy What causes the fights and quarrels among us? A great deal of relational conflict results from an underdeveloped ability to tune into others. Clueless How well do you understand other people’s perspective? Do you ever find yourself thinking, “What...
by Bob | Dec 11, 2010 | Conflict Resolution, Reconciliation
How to Resolve Conflict Biblically What do we do when conflict arises in our life, relationships, or ministries? Ken Sande in his excellent book The Peacemaker outlines a “4G” process of biblical reconciliation. • Glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31): “How can I please...
