The Final Burn Conflict may lead to litigation. The object now is to discredit and destroy. Winning is no longer enough. The church has moved from mediation to arbitration. An outside party officiates the dismantling of the organization.
Interventions Set up task forces to discover the complexities of each group s complaints.
Make the complexity apparent to all in order to avoid simplistic thinking. Hire a neutral party to do a fact-finding procedure. When people feel heard, it bleeds out the emotional tension. Refocus the church s efforts on problem solving. Don t hesitate to eliminate nonfunctioning ministries or sell excess property.