With over hundreds of articles and true stories, the Peacemaker Ministries website contains a wealth of information for those who are interested in learning about biblical peacemaking. Admittedly, however, this is quite a bit of information to sift through. Therefore, this page contains those articles that we refer to the most often and that we believe you will find most helpful in your study of this topic.
If you haven't already read them, we suggest that you start with those articles found under the section Foundational Principles.
by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries. When faced with the conflicts and struggles of life, we are faced with a choice, just as the Apostle Paul was. Will we curse those struggles or consecrate them?
by Dr. Roger R. Nicole, Visiting Professor at Reformed Theological Seminary. This article gives an in-depth look at the universal principles for relating to those who differ from us, helping us understand how to contend earnestly for the faith without being contentious.
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, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Peacemaker Ministries. This is a helpful discussion of how we, as Christians, should thoughtfully, mercifully, and humbly give and receive criticism.
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.
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.
If you didn't find what you were looking for, click here for a list of all the articles and true stories on this website.