Our Specialists

Maury and Susan have a combined experience of 20+ years in the field of conflict resolution. Both felt called into a mediation ministry and have helped countless churches and individuals resolve their issues.  They have also enjoyed training people how to work through conflict. 

Susan Smith

 Medication Specialist, Facilitator, Trainer, and RJ  Practitioner

Susan began her mediation training in 2009 with Peacemaker Ministries and became a Certified Christian Conciliator in 2013. Since 2009, she has conducted many simple to complex mediations, provided Biblical conflict resolution training, and worked as a consultant to churches in conflict.

Susan recently retired as Youth Director of Restorative Justice (RJ) Programming and has extensive experience working with young people in the juvenile justice system. She has conducted hundreds of restorative victim-offender conferences, circles, and mediations. She is a retired member of the Restoring Youth Coalition of N.C. that brought restorative practices to community-based youth organizations providing services to the North Carolina Juvenile Justice System. Susan was instrumental in creating a Young Offenders RJ Program for young adults with misdemeanor charges in the District Criminal Court System. She has trained schools, aspiring RJ practitioners, and law enforcement in restorative practices.

She is most passionate about equipping faith-based organizations by teaching Biblical conflict resolution principles. She also enjoys facilitating small and large group meetings that have assisted organizations in problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration.

Susan is an avid learner and enjoys hiking in the mountains and visiting the coast. She is married, has two grown children, and loves being a grandmother to her 4 grandchildren.