We are in need of true leadership.

In leadership there is a difference between being the peacemaker to prevent conflicts and running away like a coward when conflict is inevitable. As a Christian leader I am ashamed to say that throughout my years in ministry I have met many "leaders" (and I use that word loosely) who in their actions show that they are afraid to stand up for what is right because they are afraid of conflict. They allow lies, rumors, gossip take over the church for fear of conflict. They lose souls, and many of the people they lose give up on God because of the way they were treated and not defended and protected. In any leadership position whether it be religious, business, etc conflict should always be the last resort. if you are unable to be the peacemaker and conflict is inevitable and you run away like a coward and betray good people then you need to step down from that leadership position and let someone else take over. From my experience, in the church you cannot preach that we should not have fear and then run away and betray people as soon as conflict knocks on your door. Same thing goes for business and other types of organizations. If a diplomatic solution cannot be found and conflict is inevitable then you must face it head on. I say this to say that sometimes you just have to face things head on. if you cannot then find someone who will. Running away and betraying good people will not solve anything and the problem will just continue to grow. Nip it in the bud before it is too late. Those are just my worthless two cents, Be blessed, stay strong. God loves you and so do I. Remember we must walk and act as Christ did. When diplomatic and peaceful solutions were not available He met it head on.