The Peacemaker

The book underscores the importance of peacemaking as a ministry while exploring the biblical teachings on conflict and peacemaking.

In the opening chapters of this book, we set a foundation for the discussion by examining the nature of conflict and its implications for the church. The chapter delves into the various causes of conflict in the church, from theological differences to personality, leadership styles, and cultural diversity.

It also explains the five different conflict-handling styles, namely avoidance, accommodation, competition, collaboration, and compromise, and illustrates their use in conflict situations.

Peacemaking in the church is anchored on the biblical teachings of Jesus Christ. Therefore, the book allocates a chapter to discuss Jesus's approach to conflict resolution, his teachings on love, forgiveness, healing, and restoration. A closer look at the Beatitudes also helps readers to understand how essential God's character is in conflict resolution.

The subsequent chapters delve into the practical aspects of church conflict 

management. These are the chapters where readers can learn about the underlying principles of conflict resolution, communication skills, and negotiation techniques.

It also offers step-by-step guidance for creating a peacemaking team, assessing different conflict situations, and developing 

strategies for resolving them. At the same time, the chapters remind church leaders and members to uphold Christian virtues of humility, respect, and transparency when resolving conflicts.

The book also acknowledges that some conflicts can be more serious than others, and thus require a higher level of intervention. It outlines the role of church leaders in responding to conflicts that threaten the unity and wellbeing of the church, such as cases of sexual immorality, doctrinal aberration, 

financial impropriety, or misconduct. It highlights the importance of involving external parties, such as denominational leaders or legal experts, in such cases.

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