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All of us are involved in conflict at one time or another; unforunately, many of us respond to conflicts in one of two negative ways:

We escape: We deny by pretending the problem does not exist, we refuse to take steps to resolve the problem successfully, or we run away (end a friendship, quit a job, get a divorce, etc.)

We attack: We use force to intimidation, verbal attacks, or even physical attacks. Ultimately, we may pursue litigation although lawsuits usually damage relationship, diminish our Christian witness and often fail to achieve complete justice.

At Crossroads Christian Conciliators, Inc., we pursue a third alternative:

Biblical Peacemaking Responses: Overlooking a minor offense, personal reconcilitation or negotiation, and bringing in a thrid party to assist with mediation and/or aribitration.

Our clients include anyone who is involved in a conflict, such as:

• Individuals considering or involved in a lawsuit
• Individuals involved in a business conflict
• Family conflicts such as will contests and other disputes
• Marital conflicts
• Church conflicts

• We use God's blueprint for conflict resolution; no beter process can be found
• This is a non-adverserial process designed to preserve and reconcile relationships, not destroy them
• You'll most likely save time compared with other approaches
• Litigation and long-term therapy are very expensive; most likely you'll save money with our approach

Unlike other approaches to conflict resolution (litigation, secular mediaiton, etc.), Crossroads employs a systematica nd clear process that follows God's extensive directions for dealing with conflict. For Christian Conciliation to follow God's blueprint for resolving conflicts, it must be based upon His Word. Underlying every point of our Concilitation procedure are specific, stated Scriptures supporting it. It is only by following Scripture throughout the process that we believe that Holy Spirit can do His best work in leading the parties to resolution and reconciliation. Because our process depends completely on a biblical foundation, rather than our fallible human skills, we believe it is God-honoring.

Using the Biblical conciliation principles developed by the Institiute of Christian Conciliation, a division of Peacemaker Ministries, we start with an initial assessment followed by individual conflict coaching. If necessary, we move on to mediation, and ultimately to binding arbitration oif other approaches fail. Throughout the entire proecess, we follow God's prescriptions for solving conflicts.

As part of this process, we employ biblically based tools such as the Seven A's of Confession, the Four Promises of Forgiveness and the PAUSE Principle of Negotiating.

Another distinction of Crossroads is our conciliators. Our staff and conciliation consultants include attorneys, a former judge, a psychologist and individuals trained both in family thereapy and biblical reconciliation-all following the same biblical approach to conflict resolution.

No. Many people who do not profess to be Christians have submitted disputes to conciliation and have been pleased with the results. First, as Conciliators we are to be guided by both Scripture and the Holy Spirit, and therefore are especially sensitive to God's command to be impartial: "Do not prevert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly" (Lev 19:15). Second, every major religious and secular philosophy has as one of its tenets that Golden Rule (Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matt 7:12) or its converse. Christian Conciliation promotes and follows values that are not limited to, or the property of, any particular faith or religion:

• Being honest
• Doing what is just and merciful
• Accepting responsibility for your actions and admitting your wrongs
• Keeping your word
• Being concerned about the interests of others
• Listening carefully to what others say
• Overlooking minor offenses
• Confronting others constructively
• Being open to forgiveness and reconciliation
• Changing harmful attitudes and behavior
• Making restitution for any damage you have caused






	All of us are involved in conflict at one time or another; unforunately, many of us respond to conflicts in one of two negative ways: We escape: We deny by pretending the problem does not exist, we refuse to take steps to resolve the problem successfully, or we run away (end a friendship, quit a job, get a divorce, etc.) We attack: We use force to intimidation, verbal attacks, or even physical attacks. Ultimately, we may pursue litigation although lawsuits usually damage relationship, diminish our Christian witness and often fail to achieve complete justice. At Crossroads Christian Conciliators, Inc., we pursue a third alternative: Biblical Peacemaking Responses: Overlooking a minor offense, personal reconcilitation or negotiation, and bringing in a thrid party to assist with mediation and/or aribitration. Our clients include anyone who is involved in a conflict, such as: • Individuals considering or involved in a lawsuit • Individuals involved in a business conflict • Family conflicts such as will contests and other disputes • Marital conflicts • Church conflicts • We use God's blueprint for conflict resolution; no beter process can be found • This is a non-adverserial process designed to preserve and reconcile relationships, not destroy them • You'll most likely save time compared with other approaches • Litigation and long-term therapy are very expensive; most likely you'll save money with our approach Unlike other approaches to conflict resolution (litigation, secular mediaiton, etc.), Crossroads employs a systematica nd clear process that follows God's extensive directions for dealing with conflict. For Christian Conciliation to follow God's blueprint for resolving conflicts, it must be based upon His Word. Underlying every point of our Concilitation procedure are specific, stated Scriptures supporting it. It is only by following Scripture throughout the process that we believe that Holy Spirit can do His best work in leading the parties to resolution and reconciliation. Because our process depends completely on a biblical foundation, rather than our fallible human skills, we believe it is God-honoring. Using the Biblical conciliation principles developed by the Institiute of Christian Conciliation, a division of Peacemaker Ministries, we start with an initial assessment followed by individual conflict coaching. If necessary, we move on to mediation, and ultimately to binding arbitration oif other approaches fail. Throughout the entire proecess, we follow God's prescriptions for solving conflicts. As part of this process, we employ biblically based tools such as the Seven A's of Confession, the Four Promises of Forgiveness and the PAUSE Principle of Negotiating. Another distinction of Crossroads is our conciliators. Our staff and conciliation consultants include attorneys, a former judge, a psychologist and individuals trained both in family thereapy and biblical reconciliation-all following the same biblical approach to conflict resolution. No. Many people who do not profess to be Christians have submitted disputes to conciliation and have been pleased with the results. First, as Conciliators we are to be guided by both Scripture and the Holy Spirit, and therefore are especially sensitive to God's command to be impartial: "Do not prevert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly" (Lev 19:15). Second, every major religious and secular philosophy has as one of its tenets that Golden Rule (Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matt 7:12) or its converse. Christian Conciliation promotes and follows values that are not limited to, or the property of, any particular faith or religion: • Being honest • Doing what is just and merciful • Accepting responsibility for your actions and admitting your wrongs • Keeping your word • Being concerned about the interests of others • Listening carefully to what others say • Overlooking minor offenses • Confronting others constructively • Being open to forgiveness and reconciliation • Changing harmful attitudes and behavior • Making restitution for any damage you have caused

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