Regardless of how quick we respond to or how well we resolve them, conflicts in interpersonal relationships always hurt in business at church and in families. The ultimate price to pay for an ignored or poorly managed conflict in a family is divorce and in our churches, it is in souls. Conflict in the church could drive someone away from not only our church, but also from the Lord. Personal spiritual responsibility. No amount of conflict management skills will eliminate our own personal responsibility toward sin.
Mediation is never an alternative to confession, repentance, restitution or prayer.
Because Christian Mediation is aimed at reconciliation between believers, and not just at resolving a conflict, the mediation process often opens one's eyes to their own sin and responsibility. Mediation is not a solution. Mediation is a process or a tool which directs disputing parties or groups toward the solution without preaching, taking sides, sitting in judgment or legislating. Scope and benefit of mediation. Pastor Wayne is quick to point out to those who inquire after his services, that he is not a counselor, a family therapist, nor is he an attorney.