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Introduction

I love Thy kingdom, Lord, the house of Thine abode,

The church our blest Redeemer saved, with His own precious blood.

I love Thy church, O God, her walls before Thee stand,

Dear as the apple of Thine eye, and graven on Thy hand.

For her my tears shall fall, for her my prayers ascend,

To her my cares and toils be giv’n, till toils and cares shall end.

-Timothy Dwight (1752-1817)

“Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus

throughout all ages, world without end.”

Ephesians 3:21

1. Philippians 1:1 is an important text regarding the local church for it tells us of whom the church consists (everyone in the church is important but the order here is significant):
   “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons,“ Read more »

Introductory Observations:

• The purpose of this session is to remind the leadership of the church of their proper role and to provide motivation and ideas for administrative effectiveness in leading the local church.

• The cry of the church is for spiritual leadership to guide them biblically through the maize of cultural diversity.

• In order to be leaders of the flock there must be continual personal spiritual growth. God’s leaders for building His church will be servants, godly examples, visionaries and commanders in chief.  Read more »

I. The Definition of Conflict

• “Conflict is a situation in which two or more human beings desire goals which they perceive as being attainable by one or the other but NOT by both.” (Stagner)
• “Conflict arises when the actions of one party threatens the values, goals or behaviors of another party.” (Shawchuck)
• “Conflict is two or more objects aggressively trying to occupy the same space at the same time…two persons each trying to have his ‘own way’ regarding an important decision…” (Shawchuck)  Read more »