Balance grace and justice. Consult a Christian attorney to make sure that issues are handled in a way that doesn t provoke a lawsuit. The conflict has spread to 10 percent of the leadership and 20 percent of the body. Facts are hard to find. Arguments are emotion- based.
Fighting is seen as the only option because neither side believes the other is capable of change.
A subgroup s power is seen as more valuable than the entire organization. The reputation of the church is damaged in the community. Prayer and Scripture are used to justify personal ideologies. Revival and spiritual warfare are talked about in a quick fix manner. Board members improperly use church discipline.