by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries. In this article, Ken introduces the basic principles of biblical peacemaking through the story of a real-life conflict between two teachers.
by Dr. Paul A. Kienel, former president of Association of Christian Schools International. A thoughtful article on the application of the peacemaking principles found in Matthew 18 to Christian school administration.
by Chip Zimmer, Director of International Ministries. Chip answers the question, "How do I become a peacemaker?" by providing practical advice to begin a lifestyle ministry as a peacemaker.
by D. Wayne Myrick. As a business owner who works frequently with churches, contractors, and other professionals, Wayne shares his insights related to resolving (and avoiding) conflicts in business relationships.
by David V. Edling, Jeffrey Dodd, and Molly Routson. This article makes the case that according to Scripture, the church, in fact, must be a peacemaking forum.
by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries. As we interact with other people, we must constantly make judgments about their words and actions so that we can respond to them appropriately. But the Bible warns that we are prone to look for the worst in people at times, and we judge them more critically than they deserve. In this article, Ken Sande provides practical ways to guard against this tendency and to follow Jesus' example of making accurate and charitable judgments about others.
by Gary D. Friesen, Executive VP for Peacemaker Ministries. An article on issues related to the use of conciliation clauses and their impact on insurability.
by David V. Edling, Senior Ministry Consultant, Peacemaker Ministries. How does a church follow the biblical admonition to be in the world but not of it? One way to address the culture within the church is to be intentional about how it prepares for and handles conflict.
by Ted Kober. While this article's original purpose was to speak to the root causes of conflict within a specific denomination, it also applies to anyone who wants to see the church—the bride of Christ—healed of unresolved conflict.
by Dean Ridings. An article containing engaging stories and thoughtful considerations related to conflict in the Christian camp and conference setting.
by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries. This article outlines four basic steps that every Christian business or ministry should consider—for their own good and for the good of the Kingdom.
by David V. Edling and Lynn Pace. This article addresses the relationship between civil law and people of faith, especially as it relates to Christian conciliation.
by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries. This article discusses the appropriate role for "professionals" in the area of peacemaking and Christian conciliation.
by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries. When conflicts involve the pastor, the whole church suffers. In this article, Ken Sande looks at the pressure that pastors face and how to prepare and protect them from conflict.
by Dr. Alfred J. Poirier, former Chairman of the Board of Directors for Peacemaker Ministries. This article is a thorough critique of a "scientific" view of forgiveness and a discussion of the role of psychological empirical research in Christian counseling.
by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries. In an eye-opening look at several empirical studies, Ken estimates the staggering financial cost of conflict in the church today.
Getting fired, especially in a way that seems completely unjust, can feel like the ultimate slap in the face. Retribution is the standard reaction, but this story shows how going a different route—conciliation, humility, confession, and forgiveness—honors God and often brings about true peace.
by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries. In our litigious society, we often hear the cry that, "My rights have been infringed!" In this story, when a man forgives his boss for hurting him, he discovers that there is something far more valuable than asserting legal rights.
We repeatedly mention on this web site the benefits that biblical peacemaking brings to Christians' personal lives, relationships, churches, and witness for Christ. But a non-profit ministry director wrote this letter to describe an additional benefit of using biblical peacemaking—it makes good business sense!
When we are hurt or mistreated, our first reaction is often to strike back—with angry words, hateful actions, or even a lawsuit. In short, we respond just like non-Christians. In this story, against his instincts, an employee first takes the time to consider God's interests and look at his own contribution to a conflict before confronting others.
Business disputes between Christians are more common than you might think, and they often result in an unecessary lawsuit. This story illustrates how a church can encourage Christian conciliation (in this case, mediation), helping to bring about a just solution to a dispute while facilitating personal reconciliation.
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