Conflict Resolution Training
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Strong Relationships in a Divided World
Practical Skills for Navigating Conflict with Clarity and Grace
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.
May 15, 2026
Speaker
Darrin Hotte
BA, MDiv, Cert. ConRes., FMC Cert. CFM, RRM, FEA
Darrin Hotte is committed to empowering individuals and groups to work through conflict, transition and crisis. He has mediated, facilitated, coached or consulted on voer 900 disputes. 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.
Darrin has mediated, consulted and trained groups representing the military, education, healthcare, housing, unions, indigenous communities, municipalities and non-profits. Represented among them are the BC Corrections, Canadian Red Cross, BC Hydro, WorkSafeBC, the Supreme and Provincial Courst of BC, the Public Guardian and Trustee, UBC, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Port of Vancouver.
In conjunction with Transitional Leadership Network
Speaker
Hugh Fraser
TLN Training Facilitator (BSc, MDiv)
Since 2002 Hugh has invested in shepherding churches toward health and vitality during their seasons of transition. Congregations from six different denominations in western Canada have invited Hugh to serve as a transitional pastor in over twenty-five congregations. His experience has been cultivated amidst the cultures of both urban and rural church communities and within the complexities of both multi-staff and sole pastoral contexts. For the past nine years Hugh has partnered with the “Transitional Leadership Network” to equip transitional leaders.
In churches suffering the devastation of breakdown, Hugh will typically work on-site with a ‘Renewal Team’ to facilitate healing and recovery. Processes include education in conflict, listening broadly to recreate the narrative of the conflict, workshops to equip individuals in conflict resolution, hosting reconciling conversations, and building resiliency by addressing the vulnerability beneath the surface of the conflict.
In conjunction with Transitional Leadership Network
Agenda
Training starts at 9:00am and ends at 4:00pm PDT (Lunch provided).
- TOPICS FOR THE DAY INCLUDE:
- • The Six Causes of Conflict
- • Rethinking Conflict
- • Christian Culture’s Conflict Problem
- • The Five Levels of Escalation
- • The Five Conflict Styles
- • Self-Awareness & Self-Management
- • Curiosity & Understanding Interests
- • Trust as the Foundation
Venue
22500 University Drive, Langley Township (TWU Campus)
Accommodation
Sandman Hotel Group | 1-800-726-3626 | www.sandmanhotels.com/signature-langley
Use discount code # TWU2 when making your reservation or contact central reservations at 1-800-726-3626 and say you’re attending an event at Trinity Western University.
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