Positive Working Together: Combating Conflict in Church Settings
Southampton District Synod presentation in September 2016 highlighted the implementation of Positive Working Together (PWT) to address bullying, harassment, and conflict within the Methodist Church. The background showcases the evolution of PWT policies and guidelines. The short guide identifies common causes of conflict in church settings. The District Reconciliation Group's functions include offering support and training to transform conflict positively. The presentation suggests ways to promote reconciliation, address issues of bullying and harassment, and provides training opportunities for members. Contact details for advice, support, and training are also provided.
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Southampton District synod, September 2016 A power point presentation to: Give an update of the implementation of Positive Working Together Give information about available resources
Background: 2013: Basingstoke Circuit sends Memorial to Conference calling for Methodist Church tackle bullying and harassment 2014: Synod approves District PWT Policy 2015: Conference adopts Guidelines for Promoting Good Working Relationships and Managing Conflict . It focuses on combating bullying , harassment , and conflict in the life of the Methodist Church. A Short Guide also published.
Positive Working Together short guide identifies the following as typical causes of conflict in church settings: Power struggles Spiritual bullying Different perspectives Different goals Different values Personality clashes Differing expectations Personal issues and insecurities Ideological and theological differences
Function of the District Reconciliation Group: 1. To provide information and offer assistance in achieving reconciliation where anyone has made a formal complaint. 2. To respond to requests for advice and support in situations of conflict or dispute. Standing Order 1111 (4) 3. PWT Guidelines add: offer support to anyone dealing with issues of bullying and harassment. 4. Enhanced role for DRG: to offer churches and circuits advice, support, and training in trans- forming conflict and working together positively.
So what to do now? 1. Get people talking: Credit card size card (available today) Short Guide (Methodist Website) Workshop today led by XXXXXXX 2. Get people thinking: Shared Commitments half-day training (on your seat today) anyone can lead this! Growing through conflict Workshop half-day training led by XXXXXXXX Growing Bridge Builders - eight 100 minute sessions led by XXXXXXXXXX (or anyone who gets trained)
Whom to contact For reconciliation after a Complaint has been made: XXXXXXXXXX For advice and support on issues to do with bullying and harassment: Members of the District Reconciliation Group: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX For training: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
