InternationalMusicDepartment

Course Syllabus

IMD DIRECTORS/LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Course Title: Conflict Resolution Strategies for the Music Department: Tools for Healing

Hurt

Course Description:

This class includes interactive/hands-on methods for conflict resolution within the music

department. Life would be much simpler if we could forgive people “once and for all” and

be done with it. But forgiveness is seldom very easy. For most of us, the decision to forgive

is straightforward, but the process of forgiving is more difficult. Forgiveness is a journey

that requires effort, time, perseverance, and prayer. Although forgiveness is not easy, it is

always right. When we forgive those who have hurt us, we honor God by obeying His

commandments. But when we harbor bitterness against others, we disobey God—which

yields unhappy results. Conflict is a fact of human life. It occurs naturally in all kinds of

settings. However, understanding how to effectively handle conflict is essential to the

growth and continuation of every organization, church, home or department. This class will

offer effective strategies that will help you to solve relational conflicts that arise in you

music department. (For Music Ministry Leaders, Directors and Officers)

Goals/Outcome:

That participants will allow the songs that feed their spirits to heal them where they hurt!

Text Required: The Holy Bible

Technology Required: iPad, laptop, smartphone, etc. (An electronic device with internet

access to complete the end of the course survey.)

References: N/A

InternationalMusicDepartment

Course Outline

IMD DIRECTORS/LEADERSHIP TRAINING

CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES FOR THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT (TOOLS FOR HEALING HURT)

In any organization or department when conflict arises, the leader must work at a level of integrity and fairness. This involves pursing an outcome that will be best for the whole as opposed to an outcome that will gratify one person. Often we see this type of behavior perpetuated in groups, departments, churches and organizations. As a result the conflict is compounded and subsequently, nothing is ever resolved.

“For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive… lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices” II Corinthians 2:9-10a, 11.

I. Self Examination – “Who is really to blame?”

A. Forgiveness is a requirement not an option (Matt. 6:14-15 and I John 4:20-21) B. Be careful not to make false claims (I John 1:8-10) C. Unforgiveness aligns us with the enemy (Rev. 12:10) D. You will never reach the limit of forgiveness (Luke 17:3-4) E. How do you use your light (Mark 4:21-24)

II. Avoiding Denial – “Don’t pretend it doesn’t hurt”

A. Self inflicted wounds (Psalm 32:3-4 / Proverbs 28:13-14) B. False sense of spiritual security (I John 4:20) C. Wounds inflicted by We The People

1. The disappointment after ministry (Genesis 6:6) 2. The pressure of ministry (Luke 22:41-44) 3. The betrayal in ministry (Luke 22:47-48)

III. Toxic Anger – “When does anger become sin?”

A. Infection (Galatians 5:7-9) B. Contamination (Galatians 5:13-15) C. Could result in death (Mark 3:5)

IV. Recovering from Wounds – “Singing, even in a strange land”

A. Spiritual therapy (Mark 11:25) B. Follow the prescription (Ephesians 4:26-27) C. Sterilize your environment (Ephesians 4:29-32) D. Take preventative measures (Matthew 5:23-24) E. Start again (Revelations 2:1-5) F. Never lose focus (Psalm 137:1-4)