Of Nets, Nails, and Problems: The Folk Language of Conflict Resolution in a Central American Setting

Of Nets, Nails, and Problems: The Folk Language of Conflict Resolution in a Central American Setting

A book chapter adaptation of John Paul's doctoral dissertation on indigenous understandings of conflict processes rooted in language and culture.

Practicing Compassion in Churchwide Disagreements

Practicing Compassion in Churchwide Disagreements

Observations and thoughts emergent from a request from the Mountain States Mennonite Conference as they considered the request to ordain a pastor in a same-sex relationship.

Peacebuilding Platform for Apprenticeship: A few ideas about an initiative for mentorship

Peacebuilding Platform for Apprenticeship: A few ideas about an initiative for mentorship

An early draft sketching ideas for what eventually became the Apprenticeship Program.

Knowledge as the Basis of Training

Knowledge as the Basis of Training

A summary of the characteristics of two groups of participants in a conflict resolution training event. 

Conflict Management in the Church: A Review of the Literature

Conflict Management in the Church: A Review of the Literature

An overview and analysis of the literature aimed at the study of conflict management in the Church.