Strong relationships require skill, especially when conversations become difficult or emotions run high. This one-day seminar offers practical tools for communicating clearly, building trust, and navigating conflict with greater confidence and grace, while helping participants grow personally in how they understand and respond to tension and conflict as followers of Jesus. The training builds a shared language and common approach to conflict that supports healthier relationships, stronger partnership across churches and ministry teams, and a faithful expression of life in God’s kingdom.

Darrin Hotte (Assistant Professor, Simon Fraser University; Instructor, Justice Institute of BC)  is committed to empowering individuals and groups to work through conflict, transition and crisis. Darrin has over 35 years of leadership experience and specialized training in the areas of conflict, leadership, de-escalation, complex family systems and relationships. He is passionate about building, restoring and preserving health within companies, families, communities and organizations.