How to Deal with Relational Conflict: Understanding the Nature 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 two in a five-part series on 'How to Deal with Relational Conflict: A Biblical Toolkit'. 2. Understanding the Nature of Relational Conflict - Relational conflict may arise as an unexpected event, but conflict resolution is a predictable process. The better we understand that process, and move intentionally through it, the more likely we are to bring resolution and move on to growth.