Even when people are gathered together for a common purpose conflict may arise. The possibility of conflict increases when the people care deeply about their religious community, conflicts may escalate. In these situations, mediation may be a more appropriate form of dispute resolution compared to court or leaving the conflict unresolved.
About Mediation
In mediation, a neutral, impartial mediator facilitates communication between the parties and helps them come to a mutually agreeable resolution. Mediation occurs in a confidential, private setting without the formality of court. As a result each party can take all the time they need to share their perceptions and fully understand the situation before making a decision.
Mediation is based on the principle of party self-determination. The mediator’s role is not to impose or make resolutions for the parties but to help them reach a solution that will satisfy all their interests. Because the parties control the outcome, there is a higher chance that the dispute will end as a win-win situation for all.
CMC’s Faith Based Shared Neutral Mediator Initiative
When it comes to the religious community it can be important to have a mediator who understands the denomination’s principles and values. CMC has partnered with area clergy and other religious leaders to offer mediation services for faith based disputes. Through the program a neutral mediator of the same faith mediates disputes for religious organizations.
Referring a Case to Mediation
The Community Mediation Center has trained mediators available at the center to mediate the following:
If you’re interested in having a dispute mediated by a CMC volunteer mediator please contact the mediation coordinator at Info@ConflictCrushers.org or call us at 757-480-2777.
To refer a case click on the link: Online, PDF, or Word.
Become a Shared Neutral Mediator
CMC offers training classes for organizations who need a dedicated, in-house mediator or for individual who desire to mediate faith based disputes for others. Over the years, hundreds of successful mediators have gone through CMC’s Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills program. Click here to learn how you or someone in your faith group can become a mediator.
Coordinate a Conflict Resolution Program for Your Organization
Mediators aren’t the only people who need to know how to resolve conflict. People and groups of all shapes and sizes encounter conflict on a daily basis. Having some basic conflict resolution skills can help turn a difficult situation into something positive. Learn morea about customized training programs.
CMC offers group conflict resolution sessions that can be tailored according to the needs of the organization. Contact the training coordinator at Info@ConflictCrushers.org or call 757-480-2777 for how you can arrange a session for your congregation.
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