Ken Sande picks up on the word “management” in the phrase Conflict Management and gives it a good Biblical twist.
Since stewardship is managing what we control for another’s (God’s) benefit, conflict management is actually conflict stewardship.
Imagine how empowered we would feel if we regarded each conflict we’re in as time for stewardship! Conflict then would no longer be something to avoid, or use for manipulative purposes, but as a chance to demonstrate our love for God, and to create opportunities for God to extend his influence (kingdom) on earth.