by Bob | Sep 1, 2011 | 4E Ministry Training Strategy, Conflict Resolution, Equipping Counselors for Your Church
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...
by Bob | Aug 31, 2011 | 4E Equipping, Conflict Resolution, Pastoral Ministry
Responding Wisely to Conflict in Ministry Nehemiah was doing God’s work, yet many people still resisted his ministry. Like him, when we seek to build up God’s people, we may expect pockets of envy, dishonesty, apathy, fury, mockery, and hostility. Prayerfully, you...
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 | Jul 5, 2011 | Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Relationships
“I’m Sorry. I Was Wrong. Please Forgive Me.” I was recently the recipient of a humble, heart-felt apology where the person sincerely asked for forgiveness. How rare that is! It made me think of various ways people “apologize” and how we might respond. The “No Apology,...