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THE RULE OF CHRIST

Healthy Churches Make Healthy Disciples

East Ohio Conference laity and clergy are encouraged to live the principles of the Rule of Christ resource as a way of applying Jesus’ teachings from Matthew 18 to the life and relationships in the local church.

• Step 1 – Look at Yourself (Matthew 18:8-9)
  Jesus tells us to take time to examine our role in a conflict.

• Step 2 – One-on-One (Matthew 18:15)
  Resolve the conflict.

• Step 3 – Get Some Objective Help (Matthew 18:16)
  Others can help the parties see possibilities.

• Step 4 – Take it to the Church (Matthew 18:17a)
  Use the resources of the church.

• Step 5 – Shake the Dust (Matthew 18:17b)
  Some issues cannot be resolved.

• Step 6 – God is There (Matthew 18:20)
  God has promised to be with us in the midst of our problems.

The pastor and the staff parish chair of churches that experience a pastoral change should receive a letter from their district office introducing the Rule of Christ process.