Biblical Church Discipline: Proactive Accountability and the Path to Reconciliation

Kentwood Community Church · Apr 24, 2026 · 24m

In a world where conflict seems inevitable and accountability feels increasingly rare, we're invited to rediscover an ancient yet profoundly relevant biblical framework for handling disagreements and discipline within our faith communities. Drawing from Matthew 18:15-20, we explore how Jesus laid out a clear pathway not for punishment, but for reconciliation. The heart of this teaching challenges our modern tendency to either avoid conflict entirely or to immediately expose and cancel those who offend us. Instead, we're called to a counter-cultural approach that prioritizes restoration over…