Leading Through Conflict With Confidence
An 8-week Cohort for Pastors and Christian LeadersWhat if church conflict became an opportunity for deeper community rather than a relationship-destroying battle?
Join us to learn how to transform the very disputes that drive pastors and leaders from ministry into catalysts for stronger, more resilient congregations.
Here is the reality: most pastors receive no practical training in conflict resolution, leaving them vulnerable to the relational challenges that determine both ministry longevity and church health.
This cohort moves beyond traditional "conflict management" to offering a fresh and creative framework that transforms conflict ("together against") into confrontation ("together face to face").
Participants learn to take personal responsibility for maintaining curiosity and relational dignity while honoring organizational authority - addressing difficult issues without falling into destructive one-up/one-down dynamics that fracture relationships and split churches.
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What if church conflict became an opportunity for deeper community rather than a relationship-destroying battle? Imagine transforming the very disputes that drive pastors and leaders from ministry into catalysts for stronger, more resilient congregations.
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The statistics tell a sobering story: 23% of pastors consider leaving ministry due to congregational conflict, and 78% of forced pastoral resignations stem from unresolved disputes. Yet most pastors receive no practical training in conflict resolution, leaving them vulnerable to the relational challenges that determine both ministry longevity and church health.
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This cohort moves beyond traditional "conflict management" by offering a fresh and creative framework that transforms conflict ("together against") into confrontation ("together face to face"). Participants learn to maintain relational equality while addressing difficult issues—preventing the one-up/one-down dynamics that destroy relationships and split churches.
Pastors often stand at the crossroads of staff conflict, board tension, and congregational dispute. Yet most have not been equipped with the tools to navigate these relational pressures. This cohort offers the missing piece in pastoral education: practical skills to face the interpersonal challenges that shape both ministry longevity and church health.
Research shows that pastors who develop these skills not only remain in ministry longer, but also lead healthier, more unified congregations—congregations that can thrive through inevitable conflict.
Leading The Cohort
Clifton Roth
Crosspoint Executive Director
Wes Thompson
Teacher and Small Group Leader
Dates:
September 4 - November 19th, 2025
Location & Time:
Online / Zoom
Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 pm EST
Investment:
The cost for the group is $350.
What You’ll Learn:
Personal Transformation
Practical Mediation Skills
Evidence-Based Integration