...that ALL of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. - John 17:21, NIV
What We Stand For...
There are weeks, months, and even years put into our peacemaking process (according to Matthew 18:15-17 and the scriptures below). Unresolved conflict is not made public, according to the scripture, until it is completely clear and well documented that the person or organization has proven to be obstinate, non-listening, or divisive or until the church makes things public by going outside the church or calling on secular authorities, etc. The person(s) in question can call us at any time and we will work to make peace. There are no requirements for an apology and there are no grievances that need to be resolved. We are merely asking for the person or organization to let go of any grievances and simply love and accept one another as Christ loved and accepted us. If "Christians" can't let go and forgive and love one another, like we expect little children to do, then are they really Christians? Christian leaders should be especially good examples of such humility and love. But unfortunately many times pastors and leaders are living in the "flesh" and pride and the need for self-justification takes over.
Who are we? We are a network of peacemaking ministries. Some of our associates and friends are: Return Ministries, New Peace Network, etc.
Peace and Unity: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9, NIV; "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. - Matthew 5:23-24, NIV (Also Matthew 18:15-17,34-35 and Galatians 6:1-2); ...prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. - Ephesians 4:12-13, NIV; Mark 11:25-26 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
If you need help or want to be a peacemaker, Call Bruce: 617-825-2000
Scripture quotations marked "NIV" are taken from HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16, NIV