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Conflict Series Lesson Six: Overcoming Conflict
Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Engaging Conflict, Owning Conflict, Repentance, Trust, Forgiveness, Christ-centered forgiveness, Reconciliation, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Engaging Conflict, Owning Conflict, Repentance, Trust, Forgiveness, Christ-centered forgiveness, Reconciliation, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Conflict Series Lesson Six: Overcoming Conflict

Forgiveness is never easy, and it’s never cheap. But it’s the final and most freeing step in resolving conflict. This week’s teaching walks through what true forgiveness looks like, why it’s so hard, and how God empowers us to do it anyway. If you’ve been holding on to pain or struggling to let go of the past, don’t miss this.

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Conflict Series Lesson Five: Owning Conflict
Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Engaging Conflict, Owning Conflict, Repentance, Trust, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Engaging Conflict, Owning Conflict, Repentance, Trust, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Conflict Series Lesson Five: Owning Conflict

True spiritual leadership begins with humility and repentance. This article unpacks seven powerful marks of genuine confession that every church leader should know—drawn from Scripture and Ken Sande’s Peacemaker. Learn how to lead through repentance, restore unity, and reflect the gospel in all your relationships.

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Conflict Series Lesson Four: Engaging Conflict
Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Engaging Conflict, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Engaging Conflict, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Conflict Series Lesson Four: Engaging Conflict

How do you know when to let something go and when God is calling you to speak up? See how confrontation can actually be an act of love when done with humility and grace.

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