Conflict is unavoidable; however, we often avoid handling it due to fear, lack of skill, and a lack of understanding of God's Word. This course seeks to alleviate the fear, develop the skills, and help each person see the mandate of Scripture to manage conflict.

GOALS OF THE COURSE
-Understand how people respond to conflict.
-Recognize that anger is a choice, and learn how to make right choices in regard to anger.
-Understand that reconciliation starts with forgiveness, and know when to bring others into the reconciliation process.
-Learn how to confront others in an edifying manner.

MEET THE FACULTY MEMBER
Dr. Bill Graybill is the senior pastor of Abundant Life Center in Jefferson, Oregon. He teaches basic hermeneutics and homiletics in churches and has served as a pastor since 1978. He has a B.A. in Bible from Central Bible College, an M.A. in Christian Education from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and a D.Min. specializing in leadership and conflict management from the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry. In his spare time, he rock climbs and rides a Honda Shadow.

Textbook:
Title - Resolve Conflict God's Way
Author - William W. Graybill