painful

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

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.

1991
Practicing Compassion in Churchwide Disagreements
magazine article

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.

2017
The Pause
document

The Pause

Reflections shared with the On Being community following the 6 January insurrection.

2021
‘Reconcile’: Interview with Peace Activist John Paul Lederach
interview

‘Reconcile’: Interview with Peace Activist John Paul Lederach

An interview by Christian Piatt about the book, Reconcile: Conflict Transformation for Ordinary Christians.

2014
Truth and Mercy, Justice and Peace
document

Truth and Mercy, Justice and Peace

An excerpt from the book Building Peace about the emergence of understanding reconciliation as a focus and a locus in the transformation of conflict.

2000