Del Fehsenfeld

What if your best strengths are also your biggest hurdles? Strengths are like a double-edged sword: sharp and useful in the right context, but capable of causing unintended harm if wielded without awareness.

Do you ever feel stuck with unresolved conflict in your ministry, even after your best attempts to resolve it? A ministry leader recently shared, “I just don’t know what to do after trying to accommodate their concerns. I’m always hoping for fair solutions, but often the other person seems focused on getting their way.”

Have you ever witnessed a tense moment in your ministry staff meeting? Picture this: It’s 10:15 at the Monday Morning Staff Meeting, and a teammate hesitantly shares, “I’m not sure this project can be done by this deadline.” Another teammate, eager to push forward, responds sharply, “If you’re not on board, just say it—I’ll handle it myself!”