Last Sunday, the Fellowship Department of Zion Church in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, hosted its first workplace lecture, themed “Wisdom and Growth in Workplace Conflicts,” with over 80 believers in attendance.
According to the hosting church, the lecture on February 9 featured Sister Zhou, an experienced workplace professional, as the main speaker. Drawing on theoretical knowledge, she explored strategies for maintaining composure, resolving conflicts, and enhancing personal abilities in workplace disputes from three perspectives: emotional cognition—accepting emotions and avoiding impulsive reactions, self-awareness—examining motives and overcoming biases, and relationship cognition—understanding boundaries and seeking mutually beneficial outcomes.
Using the Bible as a foundation, she guided attendees through the communication principles outlined in Matthew 18 and Joseph’s example of forgiveness. Additionally, she referenced passages from the Book of Proverbs to encourage a balanced approach to conflict resolution, integrating both rational thinking and biblical principles.
In addition, the Fellowship Department will host another workplace lecture on March 23, titled "The Secrets to High Effectiveness."
Zion Church, founded in 1936 as part of the Guangdong Methodist Mission established by overseas Chinese Christians from the Methodist Church in the U.S., offers a blend of traditional Lingnan architectural elements with a Gothic spire. With a capacity of about 800 people, the church is a protected cultural site in Guangzhou’s Yuexiu District.
