Listen
Begin by hearing what another Christian is actually saying.
THE TABLE’S PRACTICESSee what helps an honest Christian conversation.+
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
The practices that keep the conversation honest.
Each place names one discipline worth carrying into a difficult Christian conversation.
THE CONVERSATIONJesus at the center
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
James 1:19Scripture
Read the passage in context, with humility and care.
Prayer
Ask for wisdom, patience, and love before speaking.
History
Learn what has shaped a tradition and the people in it.
Conscience
Name convictions honestly without coercing another person.
Truth
Test claims carefully rather than replacing truth with agreement.
Mercy
Make room for people, especially where harm has been done.
Repentance
Be ready to be corrected and to repair what can be repaired.
Discernment
Ask together what faithfulness requires in this moment.
Reconciliation
Pursue relationship without pretending differences disappear.
Service
Let shared belief become practical care for neighbors.
Hope
Keep Christ—not division—at the center of the table.