New Churches Podcast When Conflict Happens
Nov 11, 2025
Will Basham, a seasoned pastor and church planter, shares insights on navigating church conflicts. He’s joined by Bryan Loritts, a leadership expert, who introduces frameworks for understanding conflict dynamics. Jon Kelly emphasizes humility and patience while providing practical policies for a healthy church culture. Together, they discuss the importance of support networks, the need for asking questions in disputes, and strategies for handling public conflicts wisely. Expect valuable lessons on maintaining unity and fostering forgiveness in pastoral settings.
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Conflict Is Inevitable And Broad
- Expect every kind of conflict as a church planter: from spiritual attacks to interpersonal and self-conflict.
- Build a solid support system and don't try to process serious conflicts alone.
Methods Spark More Fight Than Doctrine
- Philosophy of ministry often causes the most persistent disagreements, not core theology.
- Decisions about methods (services, small groups, partnerships) will expose differing convictions.
Good Conflict Can Produce Health
- Conflict can signal healthy depth in relationships and surface necessary change.
- Train people to use truth like a scalpel: aiming to heal rather than hurt.
