The theological principle undergirding this study maintains that healthy congregations know how to express genuine love for one another. The challenge facing this church is that its members and leaders must learn how to openly and honestly address issues of conflict while demonstrating love and respect for those who have been elected to positions of leadership. In expressing love, members of the congregation must demonstrate a willingness to practice forgiveness by participating in the the ministry of reconciliation. This study will examine, through the work of a thesis intervention team, components and practices of healthy congregations, in an attempt to replicate these concepts into the life of this church. Members of this thesis intervention team will have the opportunity to study and discuss one systems approach on healthy congregations with the intent of transferring its learning to a session and members of the congregation. One of the important conclusions of this study, is that members of unhealthy congregations can become healthy when they decide that they are going to live as spiritual beings instead of being guided by the flesh, feelings and emotions. Additionally, in order for an unhealthy congregation to become healthy, time and process are essential components which must be used in making the transition.
