DEV 21PN Conflict Resolution/pl

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=Session 21: Conflict Resolution =

''In this session, you will discover what the Bible has to say about the importance of resolving conflicts and pursuing unity in the local groups and churches. ''

Heart of a Leader

 * 1) What are you learning about abiding in Christ? How are you practicing abiding through His Word, prayer, obedience, PCS, relationships and fellowship?
 * 2) In what areas of your life do you find it challenging to obey God?
 * 3) What unresolved conflict do you have?
 * 4) In what areas are you believing God by faith, beyond your own ability?

Celebration of Faithfulness

 * Share what has happened since the last meeting. Ask them to relate it to goals from the last meeting.

Iron on Iron: Sharpening Myself and Others
Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another.”  


 * 1) What is going well?
 * 2) What is not going well?  What obstacles are you facing?
 * 3) What are possible solutions from the other group members?
 * 4) What do you need to do to add the missing characteristics into each group?
 * 5) Where will you start a new group or church this month?

Discovery Bible Study – Conflict Resolution

Section 1: Conflict Will Happen Conflict Happens in the Church: Acts 15:36-40; Philippians 4:2-3; 2 Timothy 4:11

Willingness to Suffer Wrong: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Strive for Unity: Ephesians 4:1-6; Col 3:12-14


 * What caught your attention? (or What did you like best?) Why?

Summary:

Section 2: The Way of the Kingdom

Forgiveness is Expected in the Kingdom: Matthew 18:21-35

Responsibility to love: Romans 12:9-21

Responsibility to initiate: Matthew 5:23-25; Matthew 18:15-17

Responsibility to deal with emotion: Ephesians 4:26-27


 * What caught your attention? (or What did you like best?) Why?

Summary

Preparing for Mission
Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in resolving conflict and Make a Plan on how you will improve


 * Between you and others
 * Between people in your churches and groups

I will _________ by _________