Strategic Peacebuilding: An Overview

Strategic Peacebuilding: An Overview

A chapter that sketches the contours of a theory of strategic peacebuilding and offers practical suggestions for peacebuilding practitioners.

The Wow Factor and a Non-Theory of Change

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.

The Heart of Reconciliation: A Conversation with John Paul Lederach

The Heart of Reconciliation: A Conversation with John Paul Lederach

A conversation that explores John Paul's work, dynamics of conflict in congregational and church settings, and the centrality of reconciliation to the Christian life.

Making Our Way Back to Humanity: Beyond September 11

Making Our Way Back to Humanity: Beyond September 11

A chapter reflecting on the significance and impact of the events of September 11, 2001, for the world of peacebuilding a year after they transpired.

Civil Society and Reconciliation

Civil Society and Reconciliation

An overview of how to build civil society and reconciliation in post-accord settings where protracted conflicted has created deep animosities and divisions.

Justpeace: The Challenge of the 21st Century

Justpeace: The Challenge of the 21st Century

A chapter exploring gaps in peacebuilding practice in the 21st Century and advocating for the development of an adequate language appropriate to the hopes held in the endeavor of building peace.

Let’s Talk About Culture: Reconcile Chapter 9 Finale

Let’s Talk About Culture: Reconcile Chapter 9 Finale

The final session of a book study of Reconcile, hosted through Let's Talk About Culture, in which John Paul features as a guest.

CJP at 25+1

CJP at 25+1

Remarks delivered on the occasion of the 25th anniversary celebration of Eastern Mennonite University's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding.

Teacher Spider and the Golden Thread

Teacher Spider and the Golden Thread

A dharma talk shared with the Upaya Zen Center community in March 2020 for the Socially Engaged Buddhist Training.