by Burt Carney, ACSI Director, Legal/Legislative Issues. In the context of using a "Christian conciliation clause" in Christian school employment contracts, this article (the most recent on the topic from ACSI) gives a summary of the impact of recent court cases, other factors to consider in using such agreements, and the recommended language for contracts.
by Burt Carney, ACSI Director, Legal/Legislative Issues. In this article, Burt gives a real life example of use of a conciliation agreement in a Christian school employment contract.
This article aimed at Christian school administrators includes the definition of the important terms used in the discussion of conciliation clauses as well as other considerations in using these clauses in contracts.
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 Glenn G. Waddell and Judith M. Keegan. Originally published in the Cumberland Law Review, this article provides a scholarly overview of Christian Conciliation from the legal perspective. (This article is long, so it has been divided into three parts. This is part 1.)
by Glenn G. Waddell and Judith M. Keegan. Originally published in the Cumberland Law Review, this is a scholarly look at Christian Conciliation from a legal perspective. (This article is long, so it has been divided into three parts. This is part 2)
by Glenn G. Waddell and Judith M. Keegan. Originally published in the Cumberland Law Review, this article is a scholarly look at Christian Conciliation from a legal perspective. (This article is long, so it has been divided into three parts. This is the last part.)
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. This article gives wise counsel and a foundation for action to pastors and mediators who are in the midst of church conflict.
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 David D. Schlachter, Director of the Institute for Christian Conciliation (a division of Peacemaker Ministries). Aimed at Christian attorneys, this article considers how to understand and apply dispute resolution from a biblical viewpoint.
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 points out the dangers that lawsuits pose to churches today, and gives specific actions that churches can take to protect themselves.
by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries. An article discussing the ways we typically respond to conflict and how we can learn to respond to conflict in a biblical manner.
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 Donald L. Bubna, member of Peacemaker Ministries' Board of Directors. This article identifies the divisive spirit that characterizes many churches today, and then shows how a church can change to become unified for the glory of God.
by Dr. Alfred J. Poirier, Chairman of the Peacemaker Ministries Board of Directors. In this article, Dr. Poirier tells his experience of God's amazing work of reconciliation in a deeply conflicted church, where instead of a split or continued dispute, the church finds forgiveness and reconciliation.
Conflicts can easily erupt within families when deciding how to best care for elderly parents. Sometimes a conflict can simmer for years and just needs this sort of an opportunity to surface. This testimony from a Christian conciliator describes how one family, after some pretty rough times, eventually resolved their conflict in a way that honored the Lord.
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