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What Makes Peacemaker Ministries Distinctive?
As a ministry, we believe that the Bible contains all of the promises and principles needed for true peacemaking. These principles are summarized in the Peacemaker's Pledge and are woven into every aspect of our work and ministry. They also give rise to four central convictions that we have identified as our distinctives:
The Centrality of Christ – We believe that genuine peace between people can be found only through Jesus Christ. Therefore, we encourage people in conflict to believe the gospel and trust in Christ, and to faithfully rely on the promises and obey the commands that he has given to us in Scripture (see John 14:27; 2 Cor. 5:18-19; Col. 3:15-16; 2 Tim. 3:16).
The Responsibility of the Church – We believe that peacemaking is an essential ministry of the local church, not a task reserved for professional mediators or lawyers. Therefore, we encourage Christians to take unresolved conflicts to their church families, which are called by God to restore peace by promoting biblical justice and reconciliation (see Matt. 18:17; 1 Cor. 6:4; Eph. 3:10; Heb. 13:17).
The Necessity of Biblical Counseling – We believe that destructive conflict comes from desires that battle within people's hearts. Therefore, we do not merely try to resolve surface issues. We also counsel parties to find their fulfillment in Christ, renounce sinful desires and actions that have contributed to conflict, and seek genuine reconciliation with others (see James 4:1-3; Gal. 2:20; Prov. 28:13; Rom. 15:14).
The Comprehensiveness of God's Word – We believe that God's Word is totally authoritative and completely sufficient for all aspects of life, and that his peacemaking commands and promises apply to every conflict a Christian can encounter. Therefore, we work across the entire spectrum of conflict, helping people to resolve everything from school-yard quarrels to family disputes, business conflicts, congregational divisions, and multi-million dollar lawsuits (see 2 Tim. 3:16-17).
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- The Peacemaker's Pledge
Peacemakers Ministries - Complete summary of biblical peacemaking, suitable for churches or organizations to commit to together, an exceptional and highly recommended resource. - Foundational Principles
www.PeaceMaker.net (Ken Sande) - To gain a basic understanding of this system for biblical peacemaking, we invite you to study the foundational principles that are briefly discussed in the topics below. - Key Articles
www.PeaceMaker.net (Ken Sande) - The Peacemaker Ministries website contains a wealth of information for those who are interested in learning about biblical peacemaking...this page contains those articles that we refer to the most often and are most... - Getting to the Heart of Conflict - Idolatry
Ken Sande - Conflicts arise from unmet desires in our hearts. When we feel we cannot be satisfied unless we have something we want or think we need, the desire turns into a demand. If someone fails to meet that desire, we condemn him in our heart... - The Four G's
Ken Sande - (1) Glorify God, (2) Get the log out of your own eye, (3) Gently Restore and (4) Go and be reconciled. - The Slippery Slope - Staying on Top of Conflict
Ken Sande - A visual tool for understanding the ways people tend to and ought to respond to conflict. - The Seven A's of Confession
Peacemaker Ministries - A guide to making a sincere and complete confession. - The PAUSE Principle
Peacemaker Ministries - A biblical approach to negotiation may be summarized in five basic steps, which we refer to as the PAUSE Principle: Prepare, Affirm, Understand, Search and Evaluate. - The Four Promises of Forgiveness
Ken Sande - A great way to remember what you are really saying (and committing to) when you say "I forgive you." - Relational Commitments
Peacemaker Ministries - A way for a church to make a mutual commitment to work together to pursue unity, maintain friendships, preserve marriages, and build relationships that reflect the love of Christ. - Consent to Counseling Form
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The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict 
The Peacemaking Pastor