Christian mediation center ministry proposal for families and adolescents

¶ … Ministry Mediation Proposal

Purpose of the ministry

CMC isn't involved itself with courts and legal proceedings. However, it works to close the gap between parents, adults, children ranging from 15 to 18 years of age along with single parents. The reasons are multiple however. They help in reaching a plausible solution for their fellow Christians (Buelle, 2005). The mediators won't decide the result of a disagreement but they will help in attaining plausible solutions. They are unbiased jury, who works for reaching an understanding and promote dialogue, recognizing the demands and requirements, offer brainstorming services as well along with problem solving methods. These methods will be used to attain logical agreements and make decisions viable for both parties (Boulle, 2005). CMC is different from legal meditation. The mediators in this case will require negotiation and facilitation skills, apart from that many other skills and abilities. They must have a knowhow of bible and its working with common population, being impartial in the most extreme of issues and solving issues with a cool head (Boulle, 2005). The approach of CMC is to use mediation process productively in the light of Christian ethics, biblical morals and scripture direction. With the help of mediation, the aim is to glorify god by retaining relations and brotherly love (Boulle, 2005).

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Ministry and counseling philosophy

CMC doesn't involve court and legal processes at all. All it does is to solve the personal issues between single parents and adolescents. No lawyers and court systems are used in this case, as the Christians are able to reach a solution mutually agreeable for both parties (Boulle, 2005).

The mediator doesn't need to decide what the solution is. His job is to ensure that negotiations go smoothly and see through a solution to which both parties agree wholeheartedly. The mediator remains impartial. His job is to ensure that terms and conditions are met and understood by both parties. Sometimes, both the parties haven't seen through in absence of prior planning and discussion. In this case, the mediator remedies a situation. Thus, they can solve the issue at hand together. Thus, the parties reach an amicable solution in the presence of a mediator (Boulle, 2005).

The Christian mediators aren't just mediators with professional mediation experience. They are more than that. They are armed with negotiating skills, facilitation and quick decision making skills too. Apart from that, the Christian mediators are well versed in Christian ethics and doctrines given in Holy Bible with a deep burning urge to see peace. They must remain neutral and rather than advising party's solution, they should let decide the parties themselves. They should be the torch bearers of peace and brotherhood. They need strength too from within. The primary objective here is to speak about god, protect Jesus Christ and exercise Christian brotherhood (Boulle, 2005).

4) the use of supporting scriptures regarding the vision and purpose

Humans aren't perfect creatures as from time to time issues occur between people. Thus, Gospel states that reconciliation and forgiveness must be imparted. Therefore, as people of one god, we must right our wrongs (Boulle, 2005).

The world's court can solve all the cases. According to the Holy Scripture, our faith is lost in due time as judgment is given in our favor. It is important to solve the issues between brothers. Jesus Christ would often be a mediator to solve issues between people prior worship (Boulle, 2005).

Jesus Christ insisted on solving the peace issues with urgency. it's something which should be solved quickly and without further ado. Severed relations tend to hurt the human heart and disrupt the inner peace of a Christian as well. Severed ties between two parties certainly have severed ties with close friends, family, friends and colleagues. A severed relationship isn't just about a party alone (Boulle, 2005).

Apart from that, at CMC, the work of Holy Spirit and its mission is severed by severed personal relations. Quarrels and disagreements are bound to happen from time to time. According to gospel, peace and forgiveness are the lifeblood of human life (Boulle, 2005).

Apostle Paul says that, Christians can't sue each other in world courts. Rather, they should make use of another process given in Matthew to solve matters without further ado. In this case, the Christian mediators can be quite useful (Boulle, 2005).

Solving interpersonal issues and conflicts is of paramount importance as god believes in forgiveness. Peace and tranquility are a given prior to worshipping in a church. Peace must be made with a brother / sister who is hurt and deeply wounded by harsh words (Boulle, 2005).

According to Bible, not solving serious personal issues has grave consequences for that matter. Even in the case where the party agrees to forgive each other but avoid physical meeting with each other, rest of the people also suffer from this severed relation. One dispute affects all the parties involves. It changes the way they talk and live with others. It includes family, friends, colleagues and people in the office place (Boulle, 2005).

Being divided is counterproductive to human protection and strength. The respect of the church is simply dissolved when quarrels occur between Christians. Apart from that, gospel speaks of peace and forgiveness, which is sometimes, raised an eye brow to. There is a plethora of instances where, Christian mediation has inspired and influenced many outside parties as well. According to god, 'pursue peace with all men, in the absence of which no one can stand in front of the Lord' (Hebrews 12:14) (Boulle, 2005).

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Ministry's scope

This ministry aims to solve the woes and issues of adolescents and single parents.

6) the hours and location/s of services

Address:

Phone:

Website:

7) Accessing the ministry and its process

If single parents, adults and teenage kids want to contact us, they can obtain a referral from court, lawyers and specific services. After their approval to our program is confirmed, then the single parents, adults and teenage kids will be asked to submit questionnaires and consent forms. The team will review the case before an interview. Apart from that, court documents are also read prior to reading reports. Sometimes, the parents have a lawyer, then he can consult the ins and outs of a case before starting such programs to broadly illustrate the cause and reason of the intervention (Parselle, 2005).

8) the duration and process of care

The procedure for the service

The programs are based on solutions and approach based on action. Apart from that, the adolescents and single parents are given clinical educational response. Then, they are also given response for their specific situation at hand.

This process takes three hours where, two or more team mates will conduct a parents-single parent's interview as some other team mates observe from behind the curtains. The team will discuss when the need arises. Before this meeting, they will make use of the intake materials and talk it out prior to this parents meeting (Parselle, 2005).

10) Any costs or fees associated with the ministry

CMC is founded as a faith ministry and as a result will charge absolutely no fee for its mediation programs. Nor will we accept any private funds for the work we put in. On the contrary, we intend to request for travel as well as accommodation funds to be paid for by those families who wish to seek our help, once the mediation programs have been started. These funds are to be gauged on a case to case basis. Furthermore, both travel and accommodation may be organized as well as funded for by the family asking for mediation, or perhaps organized by CMC and subsequently funded via a donation procedure (Winslade and Monk, 2000).

11) How staff (mentors or mediators) will be selected, trained, and supervised

It has been observed multiple times that, mediator who is successful, has a track record of flawless mediating. Bearing this in mind, CMC will ensure that while choosing a mediator, mediator's past track record will be seen more closely. This will ensure successful mediating. Now, given below are all the features and traits which CMC HR manager should think about while the selection and interviewing session:

Interactional skills

Well placed in community

Being a trustworthy and capable person

Being impartial

Noticing signals from parties

Being an expert in law

Being an expert in cross cultural disputes

Civil cases experience

Below given is a rough framework for choosing a mediator. CMC must ensure that designing a competent structure is integral for efficient hiring and must reflect CMC's vision and aims at hand (Spencer and Altobelli, 2005)

1: While selecting candidates:

Mediator experience

Mediator training

Civil court experience

2: Interviewing

Interactional and professional skills

Listening ability

Vocal and non-vocational interactional skill

Solving problems

Defining and solving issues

Organizing

3: Hiring the candidate at last:

HR manager will be conducting the training sessions and overseeing the aims and objectives of CMC's mission being imparted dutifully. They must ensure that program's mediator are subjected to cut throat training and being neutral in worst case scenarios is of imperative concern in order to solve issues underlying. Apart from that, the employees involved in training will give their pointers and feedbacks with respect to candidates. The program must ensure that all the necessary points, tips and techniques are imparted along with scrutinizing each and every individual as a mediator (Spencer and Altobelli, 2005).

12) Catering to consent and secrecy issues

Having faith in CMC is important as far as successfully mediation is concerned. The reputation of the ministry is also at risk otherwise. Mediation leakages shouldn't occur, if they are to be done appropriately. The parties must trust the mediating party first. The reputation of the ministry is at risk as it tries to mediate between various parties. In this case, such leakages hamper the mediation program.

Ex-parte communication can certainly hamper the reputation of CMC. Mediations don't work without parties trust. Thus, CMC hosted mediation are to be top secret with monitoring open and supervision at all hours to ensure that confidentiality remains airtight (Cremin, 2007).

13) How the ministry will be connected with other community and Christian resources

CMC is well aware of the advantages of biblical directive of collaborating in a community. It is very happy to work with various companies and develop relations with them which can open a fresh pool of resources and expertise to highlight our vision. When needed, CMC will certainly indulge in forming alliances with companies and consultants who share and spearhead our vision (Cremin, 2007). In the beginning, CMC will train the consultants first from Peace Wise Australia. They will be taught Christian coaching and biblical mediation methods. Peace Wise and CMC will work together in forming a peaceful environment for adults and parents alike (Cremin, 2007).

B: Highlight all the local contacts and potential references providing the key resources for a specific ministry focus:

At present, there aren't any ministries in operating in the designated area, offering the same services as we do. Thus, in carrying out this plan, we can always pinpoint the opportunities, vulnerabilities and strengths of CMC. In the next three years, we will focus on these four sectors (Cremin, 2007):

1: Governance / Directors board

2: developing friendly relations with schools, courts, community and government to raise case referrals (Cremin, 2007)

3: Creating and diversifying new programs for children only

4: Operational efficiency

For carrying out all four lines of action, CMC will definitely embark on a journey of unstoppable improvement, working tirelessly and intelligent partnership. Apart from that, we will also look if CMC is being useful to its community at hand. It should have a resilient infrastructure which can accommodate future and present programs. Apart from that, investing in staff is of primary importance as well (Cremin, 2007).

Potential contacts and local references can work very well for instance, assets, resources may comprise of buildings, equipment, institutions, organizations, people and everything, which can enhance the quality of the mediation programs in operation. Our resources include, mothers who assist in organizing games and competitions for community and adults who work after school, libraries which is a reading paradise for people providing internet at the same time. Parks for biking, jogging and exercising are all the resources that we supply to. They are the hallmark of our programs. Each person is an asset itself and people have different assets for building the community and our programs. Here, we have listed some potential references (Cremin, 2007):

Needs and demands in question

It's only logical and fulfilling to include the afflicted and concerned citizens in projects and seek their approval. They are well aware of the living conditions and changes required. Involving them in the planning process can certainly develop a plan that works for them and the community (Cremin, 2007).

Health services providers

The people in such organizations have deep knowledge and understanding of the society they reside in. These people and organizations matter a lot. They have a strong connection with their community. They are integral in helping and sharing knowledge and hiring relevant people for probable contribution (Cremin, 2007).

Government personnel

The appointed and rightly elected officials can always rise to the occasion and work hand in hand with the local community. They can assist in planning and execution phase, so that project reaches its completion and sees the daylight (Cremin, 2007).

People with influence

These consist of people who are the leaders in their domains due to their positions for instance, presidents, college, hospital directors, big companies and corporate CEO's to name a few. They command respect in their occupations for that matter. The doctors, clerks, professors and judges are also included here. These people are concerned citizens who have integrity, intelligence and goodwill to distinguish them (Cremin, 2007).