The first one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
Casting lots causes contentions to cease,
And keeps the mighty apart."
           Proverbs 18:17, 18 (NKJV)

Disputes among human beings is old as history itself.  Outsiders              
have been helping settle disputes just as long.  Proverbs 18:17, 18
suggests that an outsider will be non partial and clearly see another
point of view.  That outsider of course, must seek God (casting lots was  
a way of determining God's will.)

Trained and experienced in church intervention.

Certified Christian Conciliator™ by the Institute for Christian
Conciliation a division of Peacemaker Ministries. www.HisPeace.
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Experienced pastor, pastoral counselor and proven administrator.

Benefits of Church Intervention

A Church Interventionist comes with an objective mind and has
         no stake in the outcome.

Identify the issues.

Resolve the issues.

Restore goals.

Train leaders and members in biblical peacemaking.

An intervenor is free from the sin and emotion that the conflict    
may have produced; or produced the conflict in the first place,  
which allows him to pray, lead in Scripture and see multiple points
of view.
Signs your church is ready for outside consultation/intervention:

  1.       Unproductive meetings.
  2.       Church life disrupted.
  3.       Few neutral people in the church.
  4.       Prior history of similar conflicts.  
  5.       Reach decisions by voting rather than consensus.
  6.       Sharp increase, or decrease, at certain meetings.
  7.       Members voting with their feet.  Loss of revenue,
              attendance, resignations.
When to Consider Christian
Mediation/Arbitration:


   a. Disputes over wills and
      other family legal issues
  b. Contract disputes
  c. Divorce
  d. Neighborhood disputes

Things to Keep in Mind
About Conflict

Conflict is normal and
inevitable.

When handled properly,
conflict can be an
opportunity to grow in Christ,
learn more about His Word,
find a new vision, grow in
unity.

When handled improperly,
conflict can be debilitating,
foster more sin, destroy the
testimony and mission of the
Church.
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Church Mediation
Church Intervention.  Conflict in
the church will suck the life
right out of your ministry and
fellowship.  Before the pastor is
fired or the church splits,
consider outside help.
Christian Mediation/Arbitration
Instead of court settlements,
Christian mediation is less
costly than a lawsuit, focuses
on pleasing God and preserving
the relationship. 1Corinthians
6:1-8