"Help Team" helps congregations and pastors deal with conflict

The Help Team was created  to offer assistance to congregations attempting to resolve difficult situations. The intent is to provide a service unique in its approach, encouraging acceptable solutions to differences while preserving relationships and community.

If you feel a visit from a Help Team member could be beneficial in deciding how to address a difficult situation, please contact James Telfer at 803/781-1464 to make arrangements. (Such arrangements are intentionally made WITHOUT involvement of the Office of Bishop.)

Most often the Help Team is consulted when conflict arises among/between congregational leadership. However, recent experience has shown the benefits of consulting the Help Team in the case of member vs. member disputes when the pastor is not involved and is not the appropriate “mediator.” 

Anyone wanting information about this Help Team service or wishing to discuss a specific situation can contact James Telfer at the number listed above.

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Help Team Overview (3 pages)