Mediation Services
Church & Faith-Based Mediation
Cornerstone Mediation Services offers churches, ministries, and faith-based organizations a discreet, respectful, and professionally facilitated process for working through conflict with care.
Sensitive, impartial support for conflict within churches, ministries, leadership teams, and faith communities.
Conflict within a faith community can be particularly difficult because relationships, shared values, leadership responsibilities, and community life may all be involved. Mediation provides a confidential and structured setting in which those involved can be heard and explore a constructive way forward.
Dr. Akingbemi brings professional mediation training and experience as a biblical counselor, while remaining impartial as mediator. He does not impose a theological or religious judgment, take sides, or decide the outcome.
Sessions are available in San Bernardino and across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Orange County, Los Angeles County, with online mediation by Zoom available throughout California where appropriate.
What this covers
- Pastor-congregation disputes
- Pastor-elder board disputes
- Church leadership and governance disputes
- Bylaw-related disputes
- Ministry team and volunteer conflict
- Congregational disagreements
- Communication breakdowns within faith communities
- Relationship breakdowns between church leaders or members
Online Mediation Across California
This service may be delivered online via Zoom where appropriate. Online mediation offers convenience, accessibility, and reduced travel, while allowing parties in different locations to participate in the same confidential and structured process.
Learn about online mediationFees and Payment
Cornerstone Mediation Services offers a complimentary initial consultation to discuss the nature of the dispute and whether mediation may be appropriate.
Mediation fees are discussed and agreed in advance and may depend on factors such as the nature of the matter, number of parties, format, and anticipated time required. A deposit may be required before a mediation session is reserved. Full payment arrangements will be explained before the mediation begins.
Please contact Cornerstone Mediation Services to discuss your matter and the most appropriate next step.
Ready to take the next step?
Start your inquiry online, or call to talk it through first. There is no obligation, and nothing is decided until you are ready.