Conflict Doesn't Have to Win.
Resolve It is a practical leadership guide for anyone who has ever avoided a hard conversation — and paid the price for it. Written by Reverend Dr. David Rivera, Jr., this book gives you the framework, the language, and the courage to lead through conflict instead of around it.
"What you tolerate will eventually dominate."
— Reverend Dr. David Rivera, Jr.
This Book Is for You If...
- You're a leader who finds yourself managing the same conflict over and over
- You avoid hard conversations because you're not sure how they'll end
- You want to build a culture of resolution — at work, at home, or in your church
- You're tired of tension simmering beneath the surface of your team or marriage
- You know something needs to change — and you're ready to be the one who leads that change
A Framework Built for Real Leaders
At the heart of Resolve It is a proven seven-step method that gives leaders a clear, repeatable process for navigating conflict with confidence. Whether you're in a boardroom, a living room, or a sanctuary — the R.E.S.O.L.V.E. method works.
Identify the real source of conflict before it escalates into something harder to address.
Step into the conversation with courage, clarity, and a commitment to resolution.
Distinguish healthy disagreement from dysfunction — and know which one you're dealing with.
Take honest responsibility for your role in the conflict without deflecting or minimizing.
Hear what's really being said beneath the surface — the need behind the words.
Honor the relationship above the argument. People matter more than being right.
Lead to resolution with wisdom, maturity, and empathy — and follow through.
What You'll Discover
Why Leaders Avoid Conflict
Uncover the fear, pride, and blind spots that keep even great leaders stuck in avoidance mode.
The Cost of Tolerance
What happens when you let conflict fester — and why what you tolerate will eventually dominate.
The R.E.S.O.L.V.E. Framework
A step-by-step walkthrough of the method with real-world examples from ministry, business, and family life.
Leading in the Home
How spouses and parents can apply resolution principles to build stronger, healthier families.
Leading in the Church
Practical guidance for pastors and ministry leaders navigating conflict within their congregations.
Leading in the Workplace
Tools for managers and executives to build teams where conflict leads to growth, not division.
Reverend Dr. David Rivera, Jr.
Pastor · Author · Speaker · Conflict Resolution Practitioner
Reverend Dr. David Rivera, Jr. is a pastor, leader, and conflict resolution practitioner with decades of experience guiding individuals, families, churches, and organizations through their most difficult moments. His work bridges the gap between spiritual wisdom and practical leadership — equipping people not just to survive conflict, but to lead through it with grace and authority.
Ready to Lead Through Conflict?
Get your copy of Resolve It today.