As Christians, we know that we should love our enemies. But how?
This is not a new problem. Christians have wrestled with disagreement, division, and conflict since the earliest days of the church.
Yet the challenge feels especially urgent today. Too often, conflict leaves us frustrated, exhausted, or divided. We know we’re called to love our neighbors and our enemies, but in the moment, many of us aren’t sure what that looks like.
We believe there is another way.
Scripture invites us beyond fear, contempt, and winning. It calls us into a way of life marked by love. It calls Christians to become a visible witness to a divided world.
We help Christians move beyond reacting to conflict through practices that form people who can remain grounded, connected, and faithful in the midst of disagreement.
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Have a question or a suggestion for the newsletter or about The Colossian Forum? Email us at info@colossianforum.org.What if conflict isn’t the problem?
Most people approach conflict as something to avoid, manage, or win.
We believe conflict can be a gift.
Conflict reveals what is happening beneath the surface — in ourselves, our relationships, and our communities. It creates opportunities to grow in love of God and neighbor, practice courage, and become more faithful disciples of Jesus.
That’s why our approach focuses on more than techniques. We help Christians engage conflict in ways that form character, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a more reconciling witness in the world.
Your deepest disagreements can fuel your growth in the Fruit of the Spirit.
We help people slow down and pay attention. Through prayer, reflection, and practical exercises, people learn to recognize their conflict habits, examine the stories they tell themselves, and practice engaging others with greater curiosity, humility, and love.
Over time, these practices shape how people show up in moments of disagreement and who they become because of them.
The strongest cultures aren’t conflict-free. They know how to grow through it.
Most leaders can tell when something feels off in their culture. People avoid difficult conversations. Frustrations surface sideways instead of directly. Small disagreements linger for months. Trust erodes.
We help leaders understand their current conflict culture and develop new ways of engaging disagreement together. Through assessments, leadership coaching, workshops, and ongoing practice, organizations learn how to stay connected through conflict and build healthier patterns over time.
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Wherever you are, there's a next step.
You don’t need to overhaul your life or organization overnight. If you’re exploring these ideas for the first time, we’d suggest a podcast or a downloadable resource.
And when you’re ready to explore deeper change for your church, school, ministry, or organization, we’d love to have a conversation about coaching, assessments, workshops, and long-term partnership.
