'If the pages of our Bible contain narratives of conflict between church leaders, it’s not a surprise that you might encounter some conflict with a church leader today—even when you are both serving on a church staff together.' Kelly King Read on:
Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher had a complicated relationship according to most historical accounts. Born just six months apart, these two women are an example of female leaders with great influence but very different personalities. They both served England simultaneously for more than a decade, and their roles required them to work together.
Two other influential women in the New Testament are also known for their conflict in the book of Philippians. While we don’t know a lot about Euodia and Syntyche, Paul’s account of them in chapter 4 reveals Paul’s plea for them to reconcile as sisters in the Lord. Many translations use the word). I can’t help but wonder about the details of their conflict, but, apparently, that didn’t make the pages of Scripture.
So, if the pages of our Bible contain narratives of conflict between church leaders, it’s not a surprise that you might encounter some conflict with a church leader today—even when you are both serving on a church staff together. And while much has been written about handling conflict, all of us can learn some practical ways to face these situations with grace and with a goal of striving towards unity. In other words, examine yourself.
My competitive nature rears an ugly head when I’m faced with a conflict and become more adamant about winning than solving the conflict. I still remember working through a conflict with another church staff member and being told, “You need to let this go. You are not going to win this one.” It was an insignificant conflict, and it would have been resolved more quickly if I had submitted to my authority and not let my pride or preference become the main issue.
, says, “The Bible teaches that we should see conflict neither as an inconvenience nor as an occasion to force our will on others, but rather as an opportunity to demonstrate the love and power of God in our lives … look at conflict as an opportunity to glorify God, serve others, and grow to be like Christ.”Kelly D. King is the Manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women’s Ministry Training for Lifeway Christian Resources.
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