Too often disputes escalate in churches because we fail to grab hold of God’s power to rise above in conflict.
And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. (Eph. 2:6-7)
Our Position in Christ Gives Us Power to Rise Above in Conflict
Positionally, seated in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, we’re already in a place that would give us the perspective needed to deal with conflict in a Christ-like manner. But, because we don’t always live in accordance with our position in Him, we find ourselves in unhealthy conflict.
It took God’s power to raise Jesus, and consequently us, to that position of victory over sin and its destructive consequences. Likewise, it will take the power of God for us to live from that position.
The Steering the Church Toward God’s Power Leadership Guide gives four reasons why God’s power is essential for leaders in dealing with conflict. This resource also points to the need for God’s power in 24 other leadership tasks and responsibilities.
For More on Conflict, Go To: Church Management & Resolution Resources
All Posts about Conflict Management:
- Reason Conflict Management is an Important Skill for Leaders
- Not All Conflict is Bad
- A Litmus Test for Church Conflict
- Body Life Can Prevent Conflict
- Body Life Can Resolve Conflict
- Body Life Takes Responsibility in Conflict
- Conflict Hinders Fulfillment of the Great Commission
- The Right Mindset in Conflict
- The Right Reactions in Conflict
- Power of God Needed to Rise Above in Conflict
- To Rise Above Conflict, Go Back to the Gospel
- To Rise Above Conflict, Pray with the Right Motives
- To Rise Above Conflict, Rely on God’s Grace
- To Rise Above Conflict, Pull on People’s Spiritual Gifts
- To Rise Above Conflict, Follow God’s Word
- To Rise Above Conflict, Remember Who’s the Real Enemy
- Motivation to Rise Above Conflict
- Perspective and Power to Rise Above Conflict
- To Rise Above Conflict, Call on the Name of the Lord
- To Rise Above Conflict, Walk in the Spirit
- How Leadership Roles Affect Conflict Management
are leader in our local church. I would like to study conflict mgnt in church. where can I study the conflict mgt (school,college) in church?
Hello, Pantaleo malawa. How good that you wish to gain more understanding about conflict management in the church. God want us to be members of one another, living in unity. The church, however, is composed of human beings who don’t always treat each other as God intends. For help beyond what you can read about conflict on this site, let me suggest you check out Peacemaker Ministries.