Loading...Whether in the home, school, community, church or workplace conflict is an inevitable part of life. Having the skills to function effectively in emotionally intense, conflicted situations is important for all of us, especially those of us who are leaders.
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center has trained hundred of church leaders from a wide range of denominations in the skills that are needed to deal with conflict in the church setting through its Mediation Skills Training Institute.
The Mediation Skills Training Institute equips people for working in various conflicted situations, including church disputes. Participants learn about:
- Biblical foundations-finding renewal in conflict.
- Individual styles of response to conflict.
- Win-win negotiation skills.
- Skills to mediate conflict between individuals.
- Tools to effectively manage congregational conflict.
- Skills for serving as an outside consultant to conflicted churches.
The institute includes lectures, discussion, and guided practice in roleplays. Active and practical in focus, the sessions emphasize hands-on skills training and real-life roleplays based on the kinds of conflicts faced by participants.
Contact LMPC for further information and to receive a registration brochure for the Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders.
LMPC is also available to present the Mediation Skills Training Institute in your location upon the invitation of a hosting group. Typically such groups include denominational or judicatory bodies interested in training a large number of people to be available to their churches as mediators and trainers in conflict transformation.
Future workshops include:
- May 12-16, 2014
Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 4-8, 2014
Glen Ellyn, Illinois (Chicago area) - October 6-10, 2014
Kansas City, Missouri - November 17-21, 2014
Georgetown, Texas (Austin area)
Visit the LMPC website for more details.
