This article is Week 16 of the Grace in Everyday Relationships Series. Church conflict is one of those subjects we hope we’ll never have to talk about—until we’re forced to.Maybe you’ve felt your stomach tighten when you walked into the sanctuary and spotted someone across the aisle you’ve been avoiding. Maybe a conversation in the parking lot went sideways months ago, and you’ve never really recovered. Maybe you’ve changed small groups, service times, or even churches just to get away from tension. If that’s you, hear this clearly: you are not alone, and you are not broken beyond repair. Conflict in the church is not proof that the gospel has…