July 4, 2010
“Be Nice or Leave!”
Rick Grover reflects on how church leaders can respond to criticism, conflict, and mean-spirited behavior with self-examination, compassion, courage, and Christlike firmness.
Articles for tag: Matthew 18
May 23, 2010
Leading People Toward Redemption and Restoration (Part 2)
Ken Swatman offers pastors and church leaders a practical framework for leading people through repentance, identifying its fruit, and moving toward redemption, restoration, and renewed obedience.
Confidentiality: Always Helpful or Not?
Tim Woodroof and Leland Vickers explain why church leaders should avoid promises of absolute confidentiality, emphasizing biblical community, accountability, shared leadership, and wise pastoral care.
September 30, 2007
How to Resolve Conflict
Most church conflicts resolve with timely intervention, but some require firm, united leadership and church discipline. New Testament examples show both the pain and the hope of hard decisions.
November 12, 2006
A Tale of Two Brothers
Dave Smith recounts the conviction that followed years of mistreating his brother and the freedom found in asking forgiveness. Drawing from Matthew 18, he urges believers to forgive as God has forgiven.
September 10, 2006
Preparing for Conflict and Sustaining Peace
Church peace is not the absence of trouble. This article equips leaders to prepare for disputes with humility, Matthew 18 wisdom, and practical steps that model reconciliation for the sake of the gospel.
