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CT Ministers’ Resources

Resources for Conflict Transformation Ministers are here on this page!  Everything Conflict Transformation Ministers need to facilitate and document healthy conflict transformation processes are found in the hyperlinks, below.

Getting Started:

As you prepare for your work, consult the Document Checklist for the forms and guides that you need.

The Conflict Transformation Ministries (CTM) seek to observe the strictest levels of privacy. As you begin to serve a referral as a CT Minister, the CTM Director will share with you a protected folder in which to store all your files, correspondences, and recommendations. We name our documents using a simple system that lists relevant information within the file name. Our Checklist and File Naming Protocol outlines how to name referrals in each district of the annual conference.

For your personal use:

Conflict Transformation Ministries services are offered free of charge.  We do request, however, that Conflict Transformation Ministers be reimbursed for mileage incurred in their work with referrals. The office of the CTM handles all billing.  The CTM Director will provide you with a Travel Log to request mileage reimbursement.  Return completed Travel Logs (one for each month) electronically to the CTM Director.  The CTM Director will process the completed forms.  You will receive your reimbursement either by check or by direct deposit.

To enroll in direct deposit, please fill out the Electronic Funds Transfer form. The conference Treasurer’s Office will be able to reimburse you electronically for your incurred mileage.

Planning Your First Session

Establishing ground rules for healthy engagement transforms unresolved conflict. CT Ministers use a standard Conversational Covenant with participants in all meetings and listening sessions. Participants can amend the Conversational Covenant, if desired.  Some amendments improve clarity.  If there are amendments, upload an updated version of the Conversational Covenant to the Google Drive folder for the particular referral.

NC Conference Conflict Transformation Ministers assist local churches in living out the Church’s mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. CT Ministers often work closely with the Staff Parish Relations Committee or Pastor Parish Relations Committee.  While you get ready to meet with a S/PPRC, please consult Preparing for an S/PPRC Meeting.  We have also provided detailed instructions for these meetings in a protocol for meeting with S/PPRC. The notes at the bottom of this document can help you in leading your meeting in alignment with the Conversational Covenant.

After Your First Meeting

After your first meeting with a church or referral, pray through your notes, consult with your CT Minister partner, and consult with the CTM Director, if needed. Solutions often arise organically in meetings and listening sessions.  Note especially any promises, covenants, or resolutions reached by church members.  You will be able to build off of participants’ discernment as you discern appropriate next steps.

If you schedule a listening session with a larger group after meeting with the S/PPRC please consult the instructions in Preparing for a Listening Session. You will also need to help the church ensure all who wish to participate are invited. Getting Ready for a Listening Session contains an sample announcement and copy of the Conversational Covenant that churches can share widely in their congregations.

After you complete a meeting with an S/PPRC or a listening session, please write a summary report. Examples of summary reports are here and here. Please include all relevant information, including areas of challenge, areas of strength, and possible resolutions. Include recommendations/proposals for next steps at the end of the summary report, if desired.  The goal is to provide a prayerful, holistic approach to transforming conflict from a problem to an opportunity.

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