Conflict Conciliation

What practical, proven advice do the Scriptures offer for resolving conflict?

PeaceMaker ministries, whose mission is to equip individuals to respond to conflict biblically, offers a slew of practical resources on their web site. Below are some highlights:

• The Four G’s of Conflict Conciliation
• The Slippery Slope of Conflict
• The Pause Principle

(If you’re a member of the Indiana Christian Chamber of Commerce, you have access to a free conflict conciliation consultation with expert Bill Blew, of the Crossroads Christian Conciliators. Visit Bill’s site at www.crossroadsconciliators.org)

Case Studies: Christ-Led Businesses

Riverview Community Bank: The Story of a Christ-Led Bank

BBC News On Faith-Based Businesses:

Esther Havens, Freelance Photographer: The Safest Place To Be

 

Career Training for Ex-Offenders:

Conflict Resolution & Legal Assistance

When conflicts arise, we encourage a biblical conciliation approach, designed to resolve conflicts and restore relationships even when non-believers are involved.

The Indiana Christian Chamber of Commerce works with Bill Blew of Crossroads Christian Conciliators to offer conciliation assistance to its members. To learn more, contact us at 317.783.4639 or feel free to contact Bill directly at crossroadsconciliators.org or 317-576-8412.

For situations requiring legal action, Our good friend Ted, a partner at Baker & Daniels LLP, has agreed to offer 15 minutes of complimentary legal assistance each month to members of the Indiana Christian Chamber.  Learn more and submit your inquiry to Ted via our Legal Hotline form.

Christian Business Groups

Search the following databases for a Christian business group near you:

• Christian Professional Magazine
• International Coalition of Workplace Ministries

Financial Planning Tools

>> Get your free financial reality check from Dave Ramsey 

>> Access the budgetometer, spending plan, loan calculators and a series of free online calculators from Crown Financial Ministries

>> Crown Money Map (Free login required)

>> Financial Literacy Online Library

>> Will Planning Kit (Crown Financial Ministries)

>> Access financial forms, budget charts, guides, and more from Crown Financial Ministries.

Business Planning

We’ve gathered the following resources to help you successfully launch and plan your business:

• Sample Business Plan by Crown Ministries
• Guide to Growing Your Business God’s Way, by Steve Marr
• Business Boot Camp, by Steve Marr
• Financing Your Start-Up
• Licenses & Permits
• Women’s Business Center
• Free Business Counseling
• Microsoft Small Business Center
• Salary.com
• Financial advice from Crown Financial Ministries
• Fincial advice from Dave Ramsey
• Decisions By The Book, by John Deal

Communications & Marketing

The following resources are made available by the Christian Management Association:

• Special Events That Produce Results
• The PR Advance
• 5 Powerful Ways To Be An Effective Communicator: A Former GE Executive Talks From the Heart
• Image Branding
• Communications Planner Checklist
• Getting Covered: Earning Press Exposure For Your [Organization]

Business & Ministry Management

Enjoy the following advice, made available by the Christian Management Association.

• Are you managing your assets properly? 7 steps to protect you and your [organization] from loss and liability
• The CFO’s role as a turnaround strategist: Green eyeshades give way to the ministry’s executive suite

Anointed for Business

Read and download an excerpt of Anointed for Business by Ed Silvoso — one of our favorite books on marketplace ministry and the faith-at-work movement.

Click here to download/read the excerpt.

Also from Ed Silvoso: The Power Of One Powerpoint presentation.

Personal Growth Online Test

Best-selling author John Maxwell has designed the following quiz to help determine your understanding in the areas of Relationships, Equipping, Attitude and Leadership.

Click here to begin the “REAL Success” personal growth assessment.