The Protestant and Evangelical tradition has consistently emphasized reconciliation, peacemaking, servant leadership, spiritual maturity, and the restoration of relationships. Christian leaders are frequently called upon to guide congregations, ministries, schools, mission agencies, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations through difficult conversations, disagreements, organizational transitions, and community challenges.

In an increasingly polarized environment, the ability to engage conflict wisely and constructively has become an essential leadership competency for those seeking to serve effectively while preserving unity, mission, and witness.

To support this important work, I would like to invite your pastors, ministry staff, board members, educators, volunteers, and organizational leaders to participate in a one-day professional development workshop:

Conflict Resolution, Peacemaking, and Leadership Excellence

Facilitator: Professor Olajide Olagunju, PhD, FCIArb, Attorney at Law

Fee: $99 per participant

Format: One-Day Intensive Training Workshop

This highly interactive workshop integrates proven conflict resolution methodologies with practical leadership tools designed to help Christian leaders navigate conflict effectively while strengthening relationships and advancing organizational mission.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will explore the following critical questions:

1. What is the popular conception of conflict?

How do people commonly understand conflict, and how do those assumptions influence their responses?

2. Unmasking Conflict

(a) WHO do you see in conflict?

Understanding the people, relationships, identities, interests, and needs involved.

(b) WHY are they in conflict?

Identifying the underlying causes, motivations, concerns, and contributing factors.

(c) WHAT is really conflict?

Moving beyond symptoms and surface disagreements to uncover deeper realities.

3. If that is conflict, how should we engage it?

Developing constructive approaches that transform conflict into opportunities for growth, learning, reconciliation, and healthier relationships.

4. WHERE do we engage conflict?

Understanding the appropriate contexts, levels, and forums for effective intervention.

5. What is the PROTOCOL for engaging conflict?

Learning a disciplined process that helps leaders address conflict systematically and professionally.

6. What is the FRAMEWORK for engaging conflict?

Applying practical analytical tools that support effective diagnosis and intervention.

7. What is the CHECKLIST for engaging conflict?

Using proven tools that help leaders avoid common mistakes and improve outcomes.

8. What is the KEY to engaging conflict successfully?

Identifying the critical factors that distinguish effective conflict engagement from ineffective responses.

9. How do you know you have engaged conflict effectively?

Recognizing indicators of successful resolution, strengthened relationships, renewed trust, and organizational health.

This workshop is particularly relevant for:

• Churches and congregations
• Evangelical ministries
• Mission organizations
• Christian schools and colleges
• Faith-based nonprofits
• Church boards and elders
• Ministry teams and volunteers
• Emerging and established Christian leaders

The program is designed to strengthen the capacity of Protestant and Evangelical organizations to address conflict constructively, build healthier teams, improve communication, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and advance their mission with greater unity and purpose.

We would be honored to serve your organization and contribute to your ongoing ministry of reconciliation, leadership, discipleship, and peacemaking.