To initiate a Christian Mediation, Med/Arb or Arbitration matter with Peacemaker Ministries, parties submit completed Information Forms and preliminary issue statements and signed agreements along with a $200 filing fee.

Upon receipt of completed Information Forms and signed agreements from all parties, the Case Administrator will nominate or appoint conciliators, request a retainer, and schedule a conference call for the parties, their attorneys and the mediator/arbitrator.

Cases are appropriate for Christian Conciliation when parties have a written contract or agreement (such as a dispute resolution policy requiring the use of the Rules of Procedure for Christian Conciliation) or all parties agree to the process.

The Institute for Christian Conciliation administers dispute resolution cases throughout the United States.

Mediation and Arbitration using a biblically faithful process is a voluntary process-either by agreement in advance by way of an alternative dispute resolution clause or by a specific mediation or arbitration agreement reached after the conflict arises.

All administration and conciliation services are provided on a fee basis, with parties generally sharing in the fees and costs.  

If you have additional questions click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers or here for more information on the Guidelines for Christian Conciliation.