Disruptive Behavior Policies. Covenant of Right Relations. Lewis Center Leading Ideas: Building Healthy Conflict Practices into Membership Vows. Building Healthy Conflict Practices into Membership Vows by Jonathan Arnpriester I have always struggled with the presence of seemingly unnecessary conflict in congregations. Some unhealthy behaviors, such as control issues and gossip, can be seen as individual personality problems. Yet, they can result in a systemic illness for the entire congregation. So how do we create conditions that encourage naturally occurring conflicts to be handled in a healthy manner?”
Or “How does a healthy church incorporate conflict?” I found part of the answer in the questions of membership. We have actually incorporated questions about healthy congregational behaviors into “The Meaning of Membership at Mosaic.” Prayer We will pray for each other in all situations of life. It actually works. I have learned that God’s will for good can be done if leaders are willing to be vulnerable, trust people, see God in all people, and believe that all things can work for good. > Back to Leading Ideas.