Week 3 Notes

Do you like to watch movies? I do. Do you like to see conflict in a movie? I do. This is usually where we get to see the hero rise to the occasion. Conflict adds depth and excitment to the story. A movie would be pretty boring without conflict. But for some reason in leadership I tend to avoid conflict. What would you think if you get to a climatic scene, and Captain America (who has an opportunity to make a difference) sees the conflict and says “Nope. Forget it. I don’t like dealing with that stuff. I’m out.” What a let down.  A leader could be the hero if he or she could approach conflict with confidence and without fear.

– 2 Samuel 12:1-13 displays a healthy example of Nathan dealing with conflict.

– As Leaders we need to be intentional about not avoiding conflict.

– As Leaders we need to be prepared before we go into conflict.

– We’ve learned that bottling up conflict is not healthy.

– Bottling up confilct will increase your anxiety. Once released, a sense of relief pours over you.

Group discussion topics:

1. Share a recent conflict you’ve experienced.

2. What’s your natural response to conflict.

3. How could we apply what we took away from today.