Navigating Conflict

🕊️ Navigating Conflict Specialization

Equipping Leaders to Bring Peace, Healing, and Reconciliation in Times of Tension

The Navigating Conflict Specialization prepares clergy to lead others through difficult conversations, strained relationships, and moments of division with biblical wisdom and emotional maturity. Whether in churches, families, workplaces, or community settings, conflict is inevitable—but with the right training, it can become a catalyst for growth and healing.

This specialization is ideal for ministers, chaplains, life coaches, and officiants who are called to be peacemakers, mediators, and shepherds of reconciliation in today’s broken world.

💬 Why It Matters

Conflict, left unresolved, can lead to bitterness, division, and burnout in families, churches, and communities. Yet Jesus calls His followers to be peacemakers (Matthew 5:9), not peacekeepers—courageous leaders who address issues with grace, clarity, and truth.

This specialization matters because it equips you to do just that. It helps you understand the roots of conflict, develop emotional and relational intelligence, and walk with people toward forgiveness and restoration. You become a guide through the storm—anchored in Christ and skilled in spiritual care.

🧰 What You’ll Learn

To receive this specialization, you must complete your core clergy credential and maintain a 2.0 GPA, along with the following courses:

Multiplying Christian Leaders – Equips you to mentor others to lead with peace, integrity, and Christlike character.

PeaceSmart Relationships – Trains you in biblical and practical conflict resolution skills for personal and group settings.

Anger Management – Helps you understand the emotional dynamics of anger and how to shepherd people toward healthy responses.

Forgiveness – Teaches the spiritual depth and pastoral tools needed to help individuals release resentment and move toward healing.

🛠️ How This Specialization Equips You

With the Navigating Conflict credential, you will be equipped to:

Facilitate healing conversations and reconciliation between individuals or groups

Lead churches or organizations through seasons of transition or division

Teach and preach on biblical peace, unity, and forgiveness

Support individuals dealing with emotional wounds and relational breakdowns

Train others to be ambassadors of peace in their homes, workplaces, and churches

Pour obtenir le
Navigating Conflict
You must have the award
Christian Wedding Officiant or
Field Minister (Commended) or
Licensed Life Coach Minister or
Licensed Minister or
Ordained Minister
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
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Navigating Conflict