A big “thanks” to all who responded to our recent survey. Your responses will help us design our services for 2010.
The types of conflict that elicited the most concern were faith-related conflicts (16%) followed closely by domestic conflicts (15.2%) followed by conflicts that related to politics (12.2%).
In order to better resolve conflict, respondents felt they needed Spiritual Transformation (10.8%), needed to overcome negative emotions (10.1%) and needed to tend to relationships and improve communication (both 9.5%). Help with forgiving was next.
A majority of respondents felt they could best learn to tame the wolf by reading on their own (46.5%). In second place, attending an in-depth seminar (25.5%) found favor; a smaller number (11.6%) of respondents expressed interest in an in-depth multi-day workshop. It appears that for most of us time is at a premium.
The highest percentage of respondents said their primary interest in conflict resolution was to “live a gospel life” (34%) followed by bringing peace into the world (22.7%). A smaller but still significant number (18.1%) were interested in handling minor conflicts affecting their life.
The most diversity appeared in response to the question of which Bible passage provided the most guidance or comfort. Passages cited referenced forgiveness, comfort, grace and devotion. Various Psalms were referenced. Romans 8:28 and Matthew 18 were both mentioned more than once. The diverse responses, I realized, could give rise to an entire series of blog posts with each post being inspired by a different passage.
Thanks again for your help!
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