What People Say About LMPC

“I wish I’d received this training 20 years ago. It would have helped me through many painful conflicts.” – Baptist pastor

“Not a program or technique, but a way of ministry.” – Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) pastor

“This is the Golden Globe winner of conflict resolution programs. I highly recommend it!” – Episcopal bishop

“It was one of the most meaningful, instructive, and cathartic continuing ed opportunities I’ve ever been privileged to attend.” ~ Episcopal priest

“The best and most thorough model for mediation with individuals and congregations that I have experienced in more than three decades of ordained ministry.” – Lutheran bishop

“Excellent. Wish I could have taken this training years earlier.” – Mennonite lay leader

“It is an intensive but life-changing week of learning to help the church of Jesus Christ more fully reflect the life of Jesus.” – Methodist pastor

“Best continuing education I ever took!”  – Presbyterian pastor

“You should do this! It equips for a desperately needed service for congregations, individuals and others in the church.” – Presbytery (PCUSA) executive

“Conflict in the church is a reality. The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center brings a process to conflict in the church which is constructive, healing and preventative.” – Reformed minister

“The Mediation Skills Training Institute was one of the most meaningful and helpful education experiences I have had as a pastor.” – United Church of Christ pastor

“MSTI is a powerful, hands-on training course that provides a solid beginning for those who wish to embark on the practice of mediation.” – Unity lay leader

Thousands of church leaders–pastors, interim pastors, judicatory officials, church consultants, and lay leaders alike–have been blessed by the knowledge, skills, and opportunities for fellowship that they received at one or more of our exceptional training events. For a list of judicatories and other groups that have hosted Mediation Skills Training Institute as a sponsored event, please click here.