Attack, avoid or…?

Jo Jackson  |  Features  |  Pastoral Care
Date posted:  1 Jul 2022
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Attack, avoid or…?

photo: Frank Busch on Unsplash

Conflict is everywhere: The teenage child who tells you they hate you; the friend who quickly becomes angry when you disagree; the church member who criticises your leadership; the relational breakdown between people in your church.

Conflict is a constant reality, yet we typically do not handle it well.

Two common reactions

In responding to conflict, most people react in one of two ways: attack or avoid.

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