Dave Edling is the senior ministry consultant for Peacemakers Ministries specializing in church conflict resolution. With training in both law and theology, and experience on a church staff for seven years, Dave brings broad practical experience to the Christian community for the integration of biblical peacemaking in the local church. Dave also has extensive military experience, having served with the Navy and Coast Guard for over 30 years (active and reserve service). He teaches the Conflict Management Workshops at the GCA national conferences. In 2002, Dave was recognized for his significant contributions to Christian conciliation by the Christian Legal Society. Dave and his wife, Pat, have two married children, Lance and Jennifer, and four grandchildren.