Peace Maker
Outreach
North American Division
See also Peace Maker - Advanced
Skill Level 1
Year of Introduction: 2009

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

edit

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

edit

== a Acts 15:1-2

edit

b 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

edit

c Genesis 13:1-12

edit

d James 4:1-3

edit

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

edit

A. ESCAPE

edit

Denial

edit

Blame Game

edit

Run Away

edit

B. ATTACK

edit

Put Downs

edit

Gossip

edit

Fight

edit

C. WORK-IT-OUT/CONCILIATION

edit

Overlook

edit

Talk-It-Out

edit

Get Help

edit

4. 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.

edit

References

edit

The Young Peacemaker by "Peacemaker Ministries"