When Leaders Disagree (feat. Jeff Faull)

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Today’s episode will teach us how to build team unity among church leaders. We will discuss best practices for the beautiful but messy work of building team unity and relational health and alignment around our mission of discipleship.

Navigating Leadership Unity in the Church

Join us in this engaging workshop led by a board member from E2 Ministries on the topic of leadership unity within the church. Originally slated to be conducted by Dr. Gary Johnson, this session delves into the complexities and messiness of maintaining unity among church leaders. Discover valuable insights on humility, practicing biblical conflict resolution, understanding the emotional intelligence among leaders, and cultivating a culture of openness and timely confrontation. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of establishing non-negotiables, knowing the personality 'bents' of fellow leaders, and the precious, yet often messy, blessing of leadership unity. Whether you are a church leader or interested in effective church management, this workshop provides practical bullet points and principles to foster a unified leadership that aligns with Christ’s discipleship mission.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction and Workshop Overview

04:38 The Messiness of Unity

06:49 Biblical Examples of Messy but Precious Leadership

07:56 The Blessing of Leadership Unity

11:10 Handling Disagreements with Humility

12:56 Practicing Biblical Conflict Resolution

16:08 Establishing Conflict Plumb Lines

24:12 Increasing Emotional Intelligence

33:25 The Importance of Presentation

34:29 Authentic Apologies and Humility

38:28 Keeping Disagreements Within Meetings

39:28 Guarding Against Spouse Proxy

45:13 Fighting Fair and Seeking Mediation

47:54 Celebrating Unity and Final Thoughts

See below for a longer description:

In this episode, Jeff Faull leads a workshop for church leaders on navigating disagreements within leadership teams.

Jeff concludes with practical tips on praying over decisions, identifying high-conflict issues early, and seeking mediation when necessary. He reaffirms the value of unity in leadership, returning to the theme of "good, messy, blessed" unity from Psalm 133. The session ends with a Q&A, where Jeff addresses questions on balancing humility with fortitude and making tough calls on when to work through conflicts or part ways.

In short, Jeff Faull’s workshop provides a practical, faith-centered roadmap for handling disagreements, fostering unity, and staying focused on the mission.

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