How to Deal with Relational Conflict: Examining Ourselves Before Resolving 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 four in a five-part series on 'How to Deal with Relational Conflict: A Biblical Toolkit'. 4. Examining Ourselves Before Resolving Conflict - Conflict between two people is a conflict between TWO people. Before engaging the other person, it is essential to examine our own attitude and actions. With love and forgiveness, conflict resolution can bring healing and produce growth.