This can have church-wide implications particularly if the leadership of the church is embroiled in the conflict. Congregational Confusion Rumors and a growing adversarial environment have detrimental repercussions on the church's fellowship and worship. We can hardly call the world to peace while the church falls short of being the reconciled community God intends it to be. Evangelism Curtailed Members cease to invite friends and neighbors. Numeric Losses People stop attending.
People leave the church.
The emotional pain of severed relationships is great. Program Curtailment Decreased volunteer pool may bring some ministry programs to an end. Financial Losses Decline in income when families withhold financial support. Decline in income when families leave the church. Conclusion Unresolved church conflict represents one of the greatest internal threats to the work of ministry.