DEV 21PN Conflict Resolution

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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

Summary:
 * 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?

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

I will _________ by _________