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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 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

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 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

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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Conflict Series Lesson Three: Managing Conflict
Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Biblical conflict resolution, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Biblical conflict resolution, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers

Conflict Series Lesson Three: Managing Conflict

Every church experiences conflict—but not every church handles it well. In this article, Steve Childers shares biblical wisdom for navigating conflict in a way that strengthens your leadership and reflects the love of Christ. Learn how to respond to criticism, recognize unhealthy antagonism, and let the gospel reshape your heart and your relationships.

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Conflict Series Lesson Two: Redeeming Conflict
Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers

Conflict Series Lesson Two: Redeeming Conflict

What if your next conflict is actually an invitation from God? Discover how conflict can become a path to glorify God, love others, and grow spiritually.

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