Category Archives: Conflict Transformation and Nonviolence

Church Leadership Development

The leaders of a church set its vision and path forward.  Imagine an organization as being like a rowing team.  If the members are functioning well as a team, the crew will be rowing in unison, pulling for a common … Continue reading

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Mediation of Church and Organizational Conflict

Our mediators work as a team to strengthen your ability to work as a team. Continue reading

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Negotiation of Prenuptial Agreements

Mediation of a prenuptial agreement doesn’t just help the couple agree on property division. It inoculates couples against harmful conflict. Continue reading

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TIPS FOR DEALING WITH FAMILY CONFLICT DURING THE HOLIDAYS

This post offers practical suggestions for dealing with family conflict during holiday gatherings. Continue reading

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What Is A Mediator?

This post answers the question, “what is a mediator?” Continue reading

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The Link Between Forgiveness and Peace

It is said that holding a grudge is like eating poison and then expecting the other person to die.  As we all know from experience, it’s very easy to hold grudges.  Yet, we know there are very damaging consequences to … Continue reading

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Conflict Transformation As A Spiritual Practice

Jesus had a remarkable gift for seeing through everything superficial, for peeling back the layers of the dusty, superficial robes of identity we wear,  to peer into a person’s inner soul.   Whether speaking to a Roman Centurian, to a Samaritan … Continue reading

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What Does a Mediator Do?

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Intervention in Church Conflict

Whether your congregation needs education, intervention, or full scale crisis management, the mediators of Just Mediation, all committed to Biblical principles of peacemaking, are available as consultants to help restore unity in your church. Continue reading

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Recognizing Stages of Conflict and Knowing When to Call for Help

Is this dispute something you can work through yourselves, something a mediator can help with, or do you need to call law enforcement? This article discussing stages of conflict and intervention strategies appropriate for each stage will help you decide. Continue reading

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