Be equipped with biblical peacemaking skills for ministry in the cross-cultural context.

 

Working across cultures brings rich opportunities—but also unique challenges, especially when it comes to handling conflict. Cultural differences can shape how people perceive, respond to and resolve tensions.

 

This training is focused on equipping participants with practical tools and biblical principles for navigating conflict in cross-cultural contexts. Incorporating lived experiences of cross-cultural workers from across the globe, this training will help you gain insights, build confidence and grow in your ability to foster healthy and God glorifying relationships in diverse settings.

 

Who is this training for?

This training has been designed with global cross-cultural workers front of mind but it is readily applicable to anyone working in cross-cultural ministry whether in the local church or abroad.

 

Through the training you will...

·      recognise how culture shapes conflict and peacemaking

·      understand a simple, biblical framework for handling conflict

·      gain practical tools for peacemaking and healthy relationships

·      discover how to remain gracious to others in conflict

·      reflect on your own experiences of conflict and reconciliation

·      learn to build a relational culture of peace in your community

·      discover how conflict can glorify God and grow Christlike character

·      understand heart issues and behaviour in deeper conflicts

·      develop skills for tough conversations and forgiveness

 

Presenters

Wayne Forward

Wayne is the CEO of PeaceWise. He has a background in Mental Health

Nursing, pastoral ministry, missions, leadership mentoring and coaching.

Wayne has seen the amazing power and testimony that comes when

reconciliation happens through biblical peacemaking. As a PeaceWise

trainer and mediator Wayne brings a wealth of experience to helping

others respond to conflict differently and experience why Jesus says,

“Blessed are the peacemakers.”

 

Phillip Marshall

Dr Phillip Marshall is an intercultural leadership mentor with four

decades of experience in global missions. As a professional pastoral

supervisor, mentor and seminary professor, his ministry centres on

leadership development, especially among younger leaders. His

experience in cross-cultural ministry has shown the importance of

biblical peacemaking, particularly in diverse teams.

 

Register:

 

Register at Peacewise.org.au

 

Missions Interlink Members & Associates* receive a 20% discount. Kindly contact Missions Interlink for the discount code.

 

*Individuals who are part of an organisation, church or ministry that is either a Member or an Associate of Missions Interlink Australia & New Zealand, see here for the list. To join MI, click here.