Ron Kraybill has worked full-time as a mediator, group facilitator, and trainer in peacebuilding since 1979. He was founding director of the Mennonite Conciliation Service from 1979 to 1988, director of training at the Centre for Conflict Resolution in Cape Town 1989-1995, and co-founder and professor in the Conflict Transformation Program at Eastern Mennonite University, 1996-2006. Currently he runs Riverhouse ePress and does training and consultancies in peacebuilding and is based in Takoma Park, Maryland.http://www.riverhouseepress.com/index.html
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University is unique in its blend of academic study and practice. On this site is information about: a Masters in Conflict Transformation, the Summer Peacebuilding Institute which brings 200+ people from hot spots worldwide every summer to learn skills and tools for peace practice, STAR workshops on trauma and recovery. http://www.emu.edu/ctp/
Conflict Resolution Network - This online resource offers free materials for training in conflict resolution. It is extensive and provides creative ideas for teaching concepts and skills in the area of peace keeping.http://www.crnhq.org/pages.php?pID=7
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center offers many resources for church congregations in dealing with conflict. They are schooled both in classic mediation responses as well as family systems approaches taught by the late Rabbi Ed Friedman. Though staffed mostly by Mennonites, the LMPC works with individuals and religious institutions of all backgrounds. They are one of the leading resources for religious institutions in dealing with conflict. http://www.lmpeacecenter.org/
Rev.Dale Sollom-Brotherton has over 25 years of experience managing and consulting to large and small organizations, mostly in religious organizations. His innovative approach to conflict prevention for congregations he calls "Healthy Start." Take a tour of his website and be sure view the video to get a clear picture of the program. www.healthystartup.org
Rev. Dr. Larry Foster, along with associating colleagues, is under call to provide seminars on family process and leadership. He is an ordained pastor, family therapist, pastoral counselor, and seminary instructor. Several other associating colleagues also participate in the seminars as presenters. He completed extensive work under Rabbi Edwin Friedman in advanced postgraduate study of family process. He studied with Dr. Murray Bowen, the major mentor of Rabbi Friedman and early researcher in family theory. He participates in Bridgebuilders and Healthy Congregations designed by Dr. Peter Steinke. http://www.clergyseminars.net
Rev. Dr. Peter L Steinke, a Lutheran pastor and counselor, began to develop the workshops as a result of responses to his book “How Your Church Family Works.” With support from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the workshops grew and have been expanded and edited since their beginnings in 1994. Dr. Steinke retired from the project in 2005. He has also written “Healthy Congregations: A Systems Approach” and “Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What” and is currently focusing on the Bridgebuilder ministry, which is a training program for working with churches in conflict. In January of 2006 Healthy Congregations, Inc. became incorporated as an ecumenical not for profit agency and moved its offices to Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Emlyn Ott, a Lutheran pastor, counselor and seminary professor, serves as HC, Inc.’s Executive Director and oversees material development and distribution as well as facilitation training and on-going continuing education for facilitators and trainers of the material.http://www.hcongregations.net/
Since 1959, The Mental Research Institute of Palo Alto, California, has been one of the leading sources of ideas in the area of interactional/systemic studies, psychotherapy, and family therapy. Later, it presented an innovative model for the comprehensive approach to brief therapy, a model which, in turn, has influenced subsequent brief therapy approaches throughout the world. Continuing applied research and theory development have expanded the use of interactional concepts to community, school and business. Thousands of professionals within the U.S. as well as from many countries of the world have attended MRI training programs. http://www.mri.org/index.html
NALIP (National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors) offers training, continuing education opportunities, and a way to network with interim pastors across the country. Their website has links to many other resources for interim ministry. www.nalip.org
Peter Block is an author, consultant and citizen of Cincinnati, Ohio. His work is about empowerment, stewardship, chosen accountability, and the reconciliation of community.
The Alban Institute was founded in 1974 as a major resource for American congregations facing the challenges of a changing society. While today’s challenges are even more pressing than they were three decades ago, the opportunities have never been clearer for congregations to be vital communities of faith, health, and leadership. Alban stands at the forefront of knowledge and experience regarding congregational vitality and positive trends across denominations and faith traditions. Their work is helping shape the strong congregations of tomorrow.http://www.alban.org
AI Commons--a worldwide portal devoted to the fullest sharing of academic resources and practical tools on Appreciative Inquiry and the rapidly growingdiscipline of positive change. This site is a resource for leaders of change, scholars, students, and leaders.http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu
Textweek.com This site provides a wonderful array of resources related to the lectionary readings for a given Sunday, common festivals, and occasional special events (i.e. 9/11).
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University is unique in its blend of academic study and practice. On this site is information about: a Masters in Conflict Transformation, the Summer Peacebuilding Institute which brings 200+ people from hot spots worldwide every summer to learn skills and tools for peace practice, STAR workshops on trauma and recovery. http://www.emu.edu/ctp/
Conflict Resolution Network - This online resource offers free materials for training in conflict resolution. It is extensive and provides creative ideas for teaching concepts and skills in the area of peace keeping.http://www.crnhq.org/pages.php?pID=7
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center offers many resources for church congregations in dealing with conflict. They are schooled both in classic mediation responses as well as family systems approaches taught by the late Rabbi Ed Friedman. Though staffed mostly by Mennonites, the LMPC works with individuals and religious institutions of all backgrounds. They are one of the leading resources for religious institutions in dealing with conflict. http://www.lmpeacecenter.org/
Rev.Dale Sollom-Brotherton has over 25 years of experience managing and consulting to large and small organizations, mostly in religious organizations. His innovative approach to conflict prevention for congregations he calls "Healthy Start." Take a tour of his website and be sure view the video to get a clear picture of the program. www.healthystartup.org
Rev. Dr. Larry Foster, along with associating colleagues, is under call to provide seminars on family process and leadership. He is an ordained pastor, family therapist, pastoral counselor, and seminary instructor. Several other associating colleagues also participate in the seminars as presenters. He completed extensive work under Rabbi Edwin Friedman in advanced postgraduate study of family process. He studied with Dr. Murray Bowen, the major mentor of Rabbi Friedman and early researcher in family theory. He participates in Bridgebuilders and Healthy Congregations designed by Dr. Peter Steinke. http://www.clergyseminars.net
Rev. Dr. Peter L Steinke, a Lutheran pastor and counselor, began to develop the workshops as a result of responses to his book “How Your Church Family Works.” With support from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the workshops grew and have been expanded and edited since their beginnings in 1994. Dr. Steinke retired from the project in 2005. He has also written “Healthy Congregations: A Systems Approach” and “Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What” and is currently focusing on the Bridgebuilder ministry, which is a training program for working with churches in conflict. In January of 2006 Healthy Congregations, Inc. became incorporated as an ecumenical not for profit agency and moved its offices to Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Emlyn Ott, a Lutheran pastor, counselor and seminary professor, serves as HC, Inc.’s Executive Director and oversees material development and distribution as well as facilitation training and on-going continuing education for facilitators and trainers of the material.http://www.hcongregations.net/
Since 1959, The Mental Research Institute of Palo Alto, California, has been one of the leading sources of ideas in the area of interactional/systemic studies, psychotherapy, and family therapy. Later, it presented an innovative model for the comprehensive approach to brief therapy, a model which, in turn, has influenced subsequent brief therapy approaches throughout the world. Continuing applied research and theory development have expanded the use of interactional concepts to community, school and business. Thousands of professionals within the U.S. as well as from many countries of the world have attended MRI training programs. http://www.mri.org/index.html
NALIP (National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors) offers training, continuing education opportunities, and a way to network with interim pastors across the country. Their website has links to many other resources for interim ministry. www.nalip.org
Peter Block is an author, consultant and citizen of Cincinnati, Ohio. His work is about empowerment, stewardship, chosen accountability, and the reconciliation of community.
The Alban Institute was founded in 1974 as a major resource for American congregations facing the challenges of a changing society. While today’s challenges are even more pressing than they were three decades ago, the opportunities have never been clearer for congregations to be vital communities of faith, health, and leadership. Alban stands at the forefront of knowledge and experience regarding congregational vitality and positive trends across denominations and faith traditions. Their work is helping shape the strong congregations of tomorrow.http://www.alban.org
AI Commons--a worldwide portal devoted to the fullest sharing of academic resources and practical tools on Appreciative Inquiry and the rapidly growingdiscipline of positive change. This site is a resource for leaders of change, scholars, students, and leaders.http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu
Textweek.com This site provides a wonderful array of resources related to the lectionary readings for a given Sunday, common festivals, and occasional special events (i.e. 9/11).
