Put Conciliation Clauses in Organizational Bylaws

Many homeschool organizations, from the state level to the local level, are very reluctant to get involved in their members' conflicts, because they fear getting tangled in destructive lawsuits. Although such fears are often exaggerated, it is wise for these organizations to implement policies and procedures that direct their members toward Christian conciliation (rather than litigation) in the event of conflict. One of the best ways to make sure that conflict is resolved constructively is for an organization to include conciliation clauses in its contracts. These clauses are legally enforceable and require that any dispute related to the contract be resolved through biblically-based mediation or arbitration rather than litigation. More information on conciliation clauses, including sample clauses, can be found in our Guidelines for Christian Conciliation.