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Interest-based Relational Approach for Conflict Resolution in a Congregational System

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Conflict is an inevitable aspect of any organizational setting, including ecclesiological ones. When poorly managed, it has been a major root cause of organizational stagnation and inefficiency. In the context of the church organization, conflict accounts for many church splits, a perpetual crisis, and, in some cases, constant judicial battles. This paper examines an interest-based related approach as a tool for conflict resolution in the congregational system of church governance. Finally, it proposes recommendations for using the interest-based relational (IBR) approach to resolve conflicts in the congregational system.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19498125

Author: Elvis Samari N. Tamfu

Institution: Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services

Language: English

Topic: Conflict Management and Negotiation

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7153288931

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