What is Christian Mediation?

Jesus knew that we would not always be able to resolve our disputes with others. So He gave us a path. He said, "But if (your brother) will not listen, take one or two others along, so that every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses" (Matthew 18:16). Thus, the use of mediators has its roots in Biblical doctrine.

The biblical support for conflict resolution is clear. Paul admonishes those living in Corinth to settle their disputes among themselves - not to seek the secular courts to settle an issue among brothers and sisters in Christ. "If anyone of us has a dispute with another, dare we take it before the ungodly for judgement instead of before the saints? (1 Cor 6:1). Faith based mediation is an alternative for those seeking conflict resolution. Matthew 18:15-20 instructs that we are to resolve our disputes with the assistance of other Christians.