Conflict among leaders trying to decide about a major change can be a healthy part of the process when it engenders honest debate. As long as the debate remains focused on core issues, it will lead to greater insight and unity about the final decision. But when any debate becomes personal—more focused on winners and losers than advancing the organization’s mission—it becomes detrimental. The spiritual maturity and missional focus of ministry leaders should keep the debate appropriately centered. When it drifts, team members have to take corrective action to get it back on track. Otherwise,
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