2026 Spring Seminar
2026 Spring Seminar
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Conflict— A Privileged Opportunity
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7133 Central Parke Blvd., Mason, OH 45040 |
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Thursday, May 7th, 2026 |
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Begins at 9:00 AM - Ending at 3:00 PM |
| Speaker: | Joe Heins |
Relational conflict is inevitable. Serious disagreements, relational disturbances, and the clashing of ideas, interests, or purposes produce conflict. Conflict is a mental struggle resulting from needs, drives, wishes, or demands that are in opposition or are not compatible. Conflict is not seeing things the same way. Too often, unhealthy dependencies and the resultant unhealthy demands produce relationships that result in a never-ending battle of wants. This expansive definition of conflict influences all ministry relationships, including elders, deacons, ministers, evangelists, and other leading “voices” in the church community.
Most agree that all relationships include a certain measure of conflict. Therefore, avoiding conflict is not the solution. Learning how to manage conflict is the God-honoring path. But how do we manage inevitable, unavoidable relational conflict? The Bible provides timeless truths that guide the way through conflict into a deeper love-based relationship among those who serve, study, and worship together.
To help us better understand the biblical principles of conflict management, the CRA will be hosting a one-day seminar on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, beginning at 9:00 am, entitled “Conflict — A Privileged Opportunity.” The seminar will be led by Joe Heins, Executive Director of Woodburn Christian Children's Home. Co-presenters include members of the WCCH ministry team: Hal Rogers, Dylan Atchley, and Jason Stoner.
Joe and his team will present proven biblical principles of conflict management and ministry team development. The goal is to proclaim the Gospel through conflict, resulting in ministry relationships that honor God. Principles include identifying conflict tendencies, triggers, intentional communication methods, how to evaluate the inner person, and team dynamics through the DISC behavioral assessment. The seminar will apply relational principles to ministry teams with the goal of team harmony and development.
Using biblical narratives and doctrine, the WCCH team will teach practical approaches to fulfill the words of Jesus, “First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift” (Matthew 5:24). The “gift” offered by Kingdom servants is preaching, teaching, evangelism, pastoral care, and ministry leadership. Too often, conflict within a dysfunctional ministry team undermines these essential roles. Therefore, God calls each Kingdom servant to intentionally manage conflict. These transportable principles will benefit any size of church, ministry organization, or family.
Joe is a "systems thinker," viewing families and ministry organizations as an emotional system. Before vocational ministry, Joe was an engineer in the wireless technology sector. Throughout his twenty years of ministry, Joe served on staff at two churches of Christ and was an organizational Board member for homeless shelters and other community-based organizations in the field of mental health. Each year, Joe conducts workshops throughout the Midwest and the East Coast. Married to Vikki for thirty years, Joe is the father of four adult children. He and Vikki have six grandchildren.
NOTE: For anyone who is joining us via livestream, we will send you your access link 1 week before the seminar. If you do not receive yours or if it is ineffective, please reach out to us as soon as you have issues!
Individuals can attend in person or online via live streaming.
Cost is 25$ per person.
If you are joining us online, you only need to pay $25 per device that you will be using to view the livestream, not per person.
Visit thecra.org to register!
(Discount codes do not apply.)
