Monthly Archives: January 2012

Can a Whole Church Forgive a Church Leader?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by David V. Edling

Q. What does corporate forgiveness look like? Can a whole congregation forgive a church leader? A. Jim Van Yperen in his book Making Peace accurately notes that church conflicts are always about leadership. Not that all church conflicts are initially … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical peacemaking in the church, Conflicts involving church leaders | Leave a comment

What should a wife do when her husband has conflicts with the church leaders?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by David V. Edling

Q. What do I do when my husband has called out a leader in sin (following Mt. 18); brought it to the church (1 Tim. 5:20); and the church is either in denial or is choosing to overlook it and … Continue reading →

Posted in Conflicts involving church leaders, Confrontation, Disappointment in the church | Leave a comment