Description

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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
   • Blame Game
   • Run Away
   
2. Attack
   • Fight
   • Gossip
   • Put Downs
   
3. Conciliation
   • Over look
   • Talk it out
   • Negotiate
   

4.Reverse role-play aconflict from your own life and identify where you are on the “slippery slope” and what possible conciliation options you might try.

Skill Level 1
Original Honor 2009

Peace Maker, Advanced

Instructor Required

1. Complete the Peace Maker honor
2. Define mediation and arbitration and discuss the similarities and differences between them.
3. Identify and demonstrate therole and responsibilities of an effective mediator and arbitrator.
4. Discuss the difference between litigation (an adversarial relationship) and Christian conciliation.
5. Identify what types of conflicts should be:

1. Mediated
   
2. Arbitrated
   
3. Litigated
   
4. Negotiated
   

6. Participate in mediating a conflict (i.e. role play) between two people or groups and discuss the process, identifying what worked. What didn't work, and why.
7. Participate in arbitrating a conflict (i.e. role play) between two people or groups and discuss the process, identifying what worked. What didn't work, and why.

Skill Level 2
Original Honor 2009

Outreach
North American Division
2009 Update