DON’T LITIGATE, MEDIATE!

The Bible is very clear concerning the methods Christians are to use to settle problems. Jesus set the agenda for conflict resolution in Matthew 18:15-20.  Paul also spoke of this same issue in

1 Corinthians 6:1-8.

MEDIATION IS A PROCESS THAT ALLOWS THE PARTIES INVOLVED, TO REACH A DECISION ACCEPTABLE TO EACH OTHER. THE BIBLE IS USED AS A GUIDE TO HELP THEM REACH DECISIONS THAT WILL BRING PEACE TO THEIR HEARTS AND LIVES, AND ULTIMATELY HONOR TO GOD.

Sam Gore is a trained Christian mediator with International Christian Conciliators.  When conflicts between church members, between staff and members, or between staff persons occur, third party intervention is always the best method. If you read the promise Jesus gave in Matthew 18, you can clearly see that “when done His way, He is with us.” This suggests that if not done His way, He is not and the results needed to advance His Kingdom will not occur. People are all around us observing how we respond when conflict occurs. I don’t think we have been faithful in this area, and as a result, many people have left our churches and their complaints have spread within our communities to a point that people are turned off with the church.

Christian mediation is also perfect for couples who have come to an impasse in their marriage. 

For more information, or to set up a confidential meeting to see if mediation is right for your situation,  please write, or give us a call.

MEDIATION IS ANOTHER WAY TO MOVE TOWARDS A FRUITFUL MINISTRY