Winning the Brother, Not the Argument

February 15, 2026
Winning the Brother, Not the Argument

Lead Pastor Cody Van Pelt introduces a teaching on biblical conflict, tying it to El Refugio’s “Be the Church” vision. Using Matthew 18, he explains handling conflict privately, then with witnesses, then church leadership, always aiming to restore relationships, avoid gossip, extend grace, grow, and win brothers—not arguments.