Christian Judicial System | Faith-Based Conflict Resolution

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Not every dispute begins in the same place. This page will help you choose the right next step, whether you are seeking Christian mediation, responding to a dispute, making a pastoral referral, volunteering, donating, or asking a general question.

Who CJS Helps

Christian Judicial System is designed to help Christians, churches, ministries, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based leaders seek a biblical path toward conflict resolution, accountability, reconciliation, and restoration.

CJS may be appropriate for matters involving:

personal or relational conflict between Christians;
church or ministry disputes;
nonprofit board or leadership conflict;
faith-based organizational disagreements;
Christian business or contract-related concerns;
situations where guided Christian mediation may help;
matters where both parties are willing to participate voluntarily;
referrals from pastors, ministry leaders, or Christian organizations.

CJS begins with review and discernment. Not every matter will be accepted, and some situations may need to be referred to a pastor, counselor, attorney, emergency service, or another qualified resource.

Common Dispute Categories

CJS may review inquiries involving several types of faith-based conflict, including:

Personal or relational disputes between Christians
Church member or ministry conflict
Pastor, elder, board, or leadership disagreements
Nonprofit board or governance disputes
Christian business or contract-related concerns
Partnership, service, or agreement disputes
Reconciliation after offense, broken trust, or failed communication
Disputes where both parties want a Christian alternative to public conflict
Matters referred by pastors, churches, ministries, or Christian organizations

CJS reviews each inquiry individually. The category of a dispute does not guarantee acceptance, and some matters may be better handled by a pastor, counselor, attorney, civil court, emergency service, or another qualified resource.

Mediation First When Appropriate

CJS generally encourages a mediation-first approach when the matter is appropriate and both parties are willing to participate. Guided Christian mediation gives the parties an opportunity to communicate, clarify issues, seek accountability, pursue repentance and forgiveness where appropriate, and work toward a voluntary written agreement.

A formal Christian resolution hearing may be considered only when mediation is not appropriate, does not resolve the dispute, or when the matter requires a more structured process.

Before You Continue

Christian Judicial System is not an emergency service, law firm, civil court, or crisis-response agency. If anyone is in immediate danger, if abuse or criminal conduct is involved, or if you are facing urgent legal deadlines, please contact appropriate authorities or qualified legal counsel before submitting a website inquiry.

Choose the Option That Best Fits You

I Want to Start with Mediation
Begin with a guided Christian mediation process designed to help the parties communicate, clarify concerns, pursue reconciliation, and explore a voluntary written agreement.

Use the “Request A Consultation” button at the bottom of this page.

I Have a Dispute and Need Guidance
Submit a simple inquiry so CJS can determine whether your situation may be appropriate for Christian mediation or faith-based dispute resolution.

Use the “Request A Consultation” button at the bottom of this page.

I Received a Request to Respond
Learn what participation means and how to respond if someone has invited you into the CJS process.

Submit a response

I Am a Pastor or Ministry Leader
Refer someone to CJS or learn how Christian Judicial System can support churches, ministries, and Christian organizations.

Submit Pastor Referral

I Want to Volunteer
Learn about volunteer opportunities and how your experience may support the mission of biblical reconciliation.

Volunteer With CJS

I Want to Donate or Partner
Support CJS through giving, partnership, prayer, or referral.

Support the Mission

I Have a General Question
Contact CJS for general information.

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