By Ven David Nwanekpe
Hello friends,
Today, let’s talk about leadership in times of conflict.
Conflict means disagreement.
It means tension.
It can happen anywhere — in families, in churches, at work, in our communities, and even between nations.
Now, conflict is not always bad.
Sometimes it shows that people care deeply about something.
But… how a leader handles conflict can make it better… or make it worse.
So, what should a leader do in times of conflict?
Let’s break it down.
1. Stay Calm
When people are upset, they look to the leader for stability.
If you panic, they panic.
If you are calm, it helps others calm down.
2. Listen First
Don’t rush to give answers.
Hear every side of the story.
Sometimes, just listening reduces the heat in the room.
3. Be Fair
Don’t take sides because of friendship or personal feelings.
Decide based on truth, not on who shouts the loudest.
4. Speak with Wisdom
Your words can heal or hurt.
Choose words that build trust, not words that destroy it.
5. Bring People Together
Remind everyone of the bigger picture — the mission, the vision, the shared goal.
Conflict shrinks our focus. Leadership widens it again.
6. Pray for Guidance
In the Bible, leaders like Moses, Nehemiah, and Jesus faced conflict.
They prayed before they acted.
Prayer gives strength, clarity, and peace.
7. Act with Courage
Sometimes you will have to make a decision that not everyone likes.
If it’s the right thing, do it anyway — but do it with humility.
8. Aim for Peace, Not Just Victory
In conflict, winning an argument is not the same as solving the problem.
The goal is reconciliation, not humiliation.
Friends, remember this…
In times of conflict, people will forget some of your words…
But they will always remember how you made them feel.
So be a leader who heals, not a leader who hurts.
Thank you for listening.
God bless you.
