Peacemaker

Define conflict and discuss the difference between good and bad conflict.

Identify the 4 causes of conflict as described in the Bible. Read the following passages for assistance:

• a.

  Acts 15:22-20

• b.

  1 Corinthians 12:12-31

• c.

  Genesis 13:1-12

• d.

  James 4:1-3

Identify each segment of the slippery slope of addressing conflict, and discuss examples of each type from the Bible and your own experiences.

• a.

  Escape – Denial

  • •

    Blame Game

  • •

    Run Away

• b.

  Attack

  • •

    Fight

  • •

    Gossip

  • •

    Put Downs

• c.

  Conciliation

  • •

    Over look

  • •

    Talk it out

  • •

    Negotiate

Reverse role-play a conflict from your own life and identify where you are on the “slippery slope” and what possible conciliation options you might try.

Instructor Required

• 1.

  Complete the Peace Maker honor

• 2.

  Define mediation and arbitration and discuss the similarities and differences between them.

• 3.

  Identify and demonstrate the role and responsibilities of an effective mediator and arbitrator.

• 4.

  Discuss the difference between litigation (an adversarial relationship) and Christian conciliation.

• 5.

  Identify what types of conflicts should be:

  • a.

    Mediated

  • b.

    Arbitrated

  • c.

    Litigated

  • d.

    Negotiated

• 6.

  Participate in mediating a conflict (i.e. role play) between two people or groups and discuss the process, identifying what worked. What didn't work, and why.

• 7.

  Participate in arbitrating a conflict (i.e. role play) between two people or groups and discuss the process, identifying what worked. What didn't work, and why.