The Benefits of Conflict: Why Psychological Safety Makes All the Difference
Is it possible to feel safe with someone who challenges you? In a world where silence often feels safer than honesty, many of us have learned to avoid conflict — or at least keep it contained. But what if the…
NEW RESOURCE: A Practical Guide to Help Christian Leaders Slow Down
At The Colossian Forum, we know that Christian leadership isn’t easy, especially in the middle of stress, conflict, and emotional exhaustion. You want to respond with grace and lead with peace, but when the pressure is high, it’s easy to…
What Conflict Might Be Costing Your Ministry, and Why It Matters
Picture a church staff of five. Everyone’s working hard. Tensions are running high, but that’s not unusual. One staff member is frustrated that their input isn’t considered during planning. Another is quietly doing double the work because responsibilities aren’t clear.…
Grounding in Conflict: How Breath Prayer and Body Awareness Can Transform Christian Leadership
We’re often told to manage conflict with strategy… …But rarely are we invited to engage it with presence. What if, instead of reacting out of fear or frustration, we could respond from a grounded place of love? In this powerful…
Feeling the pressure of leadership?
You’re Leading on Empty — Now What? “I come crashing into relationships at work or church — and I think it does damage.” That honest confession from Rev. Dr. Tanner Smith captures something many pastors and Christian leaders feel but…
Lessons from Mister Rogers: Closing the Gaps in our Neighborhood
This article is by Heidi S. De Jonge (M.Div., D.Min.), a trainer and coach with The Colossian Forum and an Associate Chaplain at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario Mister Fred Rogers was my childhood hero. I hung an autographed picture…