He hoped the new families in that location would be attracted to the church. The parishioners objected to the point of filing suit against the bishop in church and civil courts. Admit you need each other . Far too many congregations splinter when elders insist that their way is the only way. Face the conflict .
Congregations often ignore conflicts, hoping they'll disappear.
Even though conflict resolution is hard work, it must be done. Clarify the real problem, then resolve to work on it. Listen to others . Allow people to express their opinions. Listen carefully to what they say, even if that runs counter to your own opinion.