proactive

The Wow Factor and a Non-Theory of Change
chapter

The Wow Factor and a Non-Theory of Change

A thought piece that explores positive approaches to peacebuilding as a composite moment in which the creative process lifts sight to a new, more holistic view.

2010
Conflict Transformation in Protracted Internal Conflicts: The Case for a Comprehensive Framework
chapter

Conflict Transformation in Protracted Internal Conflicts: The Case for a Comprehensive Framework

A chapter that outlines a comprehensive framework for conflict transformation in protracted, internal conflicts.

1995
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
John Paul Lederach Speaks at the Next Gen Peace Conference
presentation

John Paul Lederach Speaks at the Next Gen Peace Conference

A keynote speech at the 2016 Alliance for Peacebuilding Conference reflecting on accompaniment of peacebuilding and conflict transformation in Nepal across a decade.

2016
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
Defining Conflict Transformation
journal article

Defining Conflict Transformation

An elaborated definition of conflict transformation through the metaphor of a person on a journey, excerpted from The Little Book of Conflict Transformation.

2006
“Two, Four, Six, Eight…Who do we appreciate?” A Dialogical Exercise for Engaging Diversity, Race, and Gender Issues
document

“Two, Four, Six, Eight…Who do we appreciate?” A Dialogical Exercise for Engaging Diversity, Race, and Gender Issues

An exercise oriented toward creating a safe space for proactive dialogue and increased understanding of people’s experiences, fears, and expectations on diversity, race, and gender.

1998