How to Deal with Relational Conflict: Accepting the Inevitability of Relational Conflict

Someone once said, ‘Church would be a great place if it weren’t for all the people!’ They were joking, of course, mostly. The truth is, if we live with, work around, and minister to people, the occasional relational conflict is inevitable. This Master Class explores the nature of conflict in the context of ministry and examines the Bible as a guide to effective conflict resolution.

This is part one in a five-part series on 'How to Deal with Relational Conflict: A Biblical Toolkit'. 1. Accepting the Inevitability of Relational Conflict - We consider the inevitability of relational conflict in the context of ministry. Even Jesus dealt with relational conflict, and so will His followers. The good news is, there will always be a need and an opportunity for leaders who are skilled in conflict resolution.