Level: 1
Category: Spiritual Growth, Outreach, & Heritage
Year: 2009

Peace Maker

1. Define conflict and discuss the difference between good and bad conflict.
2. Identify the 4 causes of conflict as described in the Bible. Read the following passages for assistance:
   1. Acts 15:22-20
   2. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
   3. Genesis 13:1-12
   4. James 4:1-3
3. Identify each segment of the slippery slope of addressing conflict, and discuss examples of each type from the Bible and your own experiences.
   1. Escape – Denial
      1. Blame Game
      2. Run Away
   2. Attack
      1. Fight
      2. Gossip
      3. Put Downs
   3. Conciliation
      1. Over look
      2. Talk it out
      3. Negotiate
4. Reverse role-play a conflict from your own life and identify where you are on the "slippery slope" and what possible conciliation options you might try.