CHURCH LEADERSHIP, AND CONFLICT MEDIATION PRINCIPLES.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP, AND CONFLICT MEDIATION PRINCIPLES.

Church Leaders must be conversant with all the skills of conflict resolution techniques.
Conflict mediation principles are essential for resolving disputes and promoting peaceful resolution, among the members.
Here are some key principles:

Principles of Conflict Mediation.

1. Neutrality: 
Mediators must remain impartial and unbiased, focusing on facilitating a resolution rather than taking sides.
2. Confidentiality: 
Mediators must maintain confidentiality to create a safe and trustworthy environment for parties to share their concerns.
3. Voluntariness: 
Mediation is a voluntary process, and parties must be willing to participate and engage in good faith.
4. Self-determination: 
Parties must have the right to make their own decisions and determine their own outcomes.
5. Respect: 
Mediators must promote respect and dignity for all parties involved, encouraging open communication and empathy.
6. Active listening: 
Mediators must listen attentively to each party's perspective, ensuring that all concerns are heard and understood.
7. Non-judgmental: Mediators must avoid making judgments or criticisms, instead focusing on facilitating a constructive conversation.
8. Flexibility: 
Mediators must adapt to changing circumstances and adjust their approach as needed.
9. Cultural sensitivity: 
Mediators must recognize and respect cultural differences, tailoring their approach to accommodate diverse backgrounds and values.
10. Follow-up: 
Mediators must schedule follow-up sessions to ensure that agreements are implemented and that parties are satisfied with the outcome.

Effective Mediation Techniques

1. Open-ended questions: 
Encourage parties to share their thoughts and feelings.
2. Reflective listening: 
Repeat back what you've heard to ensure understanding.
3. Non-verbal communication: 
Pay attention to body language and tone of voice.
4. Reframing: 
Help parties rephrase negative statements into constructive ones.
5. Identifying interests: 
Explore underlying needs and concerns.
6. Generating options: 
Encourage parties to brainstorm potential solutions.
7. Evaluating options: 
Help parties assess the pros and cons of each option.
8. Reaching agreement: 
Facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution.
9. Aim at restoration:
Do not merely resolve conflicts, restore the parties to the state before the conflict, at least.
10. Sealing agreements with prayers:
Love covers many faults, mistakes, and sins to one another. With an appeal to the life of Christ, and readiness for His salvation, peaceful resolution could be cemented with prayers.

By applying these principles and techniques, mediators can create a constructive and respectful environment for parties to resolve conflicts and reach mutually beneficial agreements with one another. 

Thanks. 

    Benson Omole 
+234-806-006-6660

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