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Church Conflict Resolution

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What is a common outcome of conflicts in communication?

Emotional walls and defensive behavior (correct)

Enhanced creativity

Increased productivity

Improved relationships

What is a consequence of failing to respect confidentiality in a committee?

Receiving a bonus

Being promoted to a leadership role

Being given more responsibilities

Forfeiting the right to serve on committees (correct)

What is a potential consequence of power struggles in a church?

Great damage to the church's effectiveness and future (correct)

Improved decision-making

Increased unity and cooperation

Enhanced accountability

What is an essential ingredient for a sense of community to exist?

Being accountable to one another Signup and view all the answers

What is a tactic used by some pastors to maintain power and control?

Keeping opponents off certain boards and committees Signup and view all the answers

What is often at the center of church fights?

Core values of the church Signup and view all the answers

What type of conflicts are often the most difficult to resolve?

Conflicts based on conflicting values and needs Signup and view all the answers

What is often the underlying cause of conflict in churches?

Lack of love and respect Signup and view all the answers

Why do people feel that their need for respect is frustrated?

When their opinions are not listened to or valued Signup and view all the answers

Why do members wonder about the church's situation?

Because they wonder why new members are not coming in, or current members aren't giving more Signup and view all the answers

What happens when resources are scarce in a church?

Conflicts arise due to the win-lose nature of resource distribution Signup and view all the answers

What happens to self-esteem in a church with scarce resources?

It decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is conflict not a sign of in a church?

Healthy tension Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of ignoring or denying conflict in a church?

The conflict takes on a life of its own and leads to power struggles Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of church conflict is caused by defensiveness on the part of the pastor, according to one pastor?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What can the release of confidential information do?

Destroy relationships, careers, and people's reputations Signup and view all the answers

How many sources of conflict were identified in the church?

35 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons pastors believe conflict arises in their churches?

Relationship and spiritual problems Signup and view all the answers