engagement

The Mystery of Transformative Times and Space: Exploring a Theology of Grassroots Peacebuilding
chapter

The Mystery of Transformative Times and Space: Exploring a Theology of Grassroots Peacebuilding

A chapter exploring how space is articulated, defined, and redefined by people engaging in grassroots peacebuilding as a response to context-specific situations.

2003
Beyond Violence: Building Sustainable Peace
paper

Beyond Violence: Building Sustainable Peace

A published chapter of John Paul's remarks at the Beyond Violence Conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland in November 1994.

1998
Art and Peacebuilding: Dwelling at the Hearth
presentation

Art and Peacebuilding: Dwelling at the Hearth

A keynote delivered at the virtual Art in the Place of Conflict conference, organized by the Derry Playhouse in Northern Ireland.

2020
Message to Global Unites
video recording

Message to Global Unites

A message about conflict transformation and a transformational model for social change shared with Global Unites in the organization of a global youth summit.

2016
The Long-term View of Post 9/11 World from the Lenses of Peacebuilding
presentation

The Long-term View of Post 9/11 World from the Lenses of Peacebuilding

A paper prepared for a panel reflecting on the challenges of the long-term Post 9/11 World with a focus on U.S. policies responses.

2005
From table to termites: A conversation with Mennonite peacebuilder John Paul Lederach
interview

From table to termites: A conversation with Mennonite peacebuilder John Paul Lederach

A excerpts from a conversation discussing contemporary Mennonite peace witness with Sarah and Jonathan Nahar.

2019
Giving Birth to the Unexpected
magazine article

Giving Birth to the Unexpected

An article sharing lessons from settings of protracted conflict and suggestions for how to respond creatively and strategically to the attacks of 11 September.

2001
Breaking the Cycle of Violence
article

Breaking the Cycle of Violence

An article exploring the nature of the challenge faced by the U.S. and the world following the attacks of 11 September and suggestions for responses to break generational cycles of violence.

2002
Practicing Peace: Psychological Roots of Transforming Conflicts
journal article

Practicing Peace: Psychological Roots of Transforming Conflicts

An article that links psychosocial theories with the social energies of reconciliation, then applies this framework to the case of Guatemala, emphasizing the value of linking the literatures of peace psychology and conflict transformation.

2014
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